Many people are involved in car accidents each day in Missouri and Kansas. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that in 2019, there were 157,038 total crashes. Meanwhile, the Kansas Department of Transportation reports that there were 60,473 crashes in 2015, the most recent year for which data is available. While here are situations in […]
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When temperatures in Missouri drop in winter and late spring. It is likely that both snow and ice can be found on the state’s roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports that there were 879 traffic fatalities in Missouri in 2019. Many of these car accidents involved motorists who decided to operate their vehicles in […]
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When car crashes occur in Missouri, victims are often left feeling uncertain about how to respond or what to do. Unfortunately, being unprepared can weaken an accident victim’s ability to obtain the compensation that they deserve. Instead of ending up overwhelmed, it is much better to be prepared in case you end up in a […]
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Passenger vehicles are involved in the largest amount of motor-vehicle crash fatalities each year. These crashes impact the drivers of vehicles, but the passengers can also be seriously injured. When passengers are injured in car crashes, there are often several different avenues to obtain compensation. Injured passengers can initiate legal action against the driver of […]
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If a personal injury lawsuit is filed in your car accident case, a process referred to as “discovery” occurs during which time both sides in a case will evaluate one another’s positions and gather evidence that can be used at trial. One of the most critical steps in the discovery process is the deposition of […]
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Whether they be cats, dogs, or any other type of creature, Americans love their pets. The 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association reveals that 67% of households in the United States include a pet — which equates to 85 million pet families. This number is higher than it has […]
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Navigational devices or Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) are invaluable tools for motorists. Equipped with these devices, drivers always have detailed instructions available about how to reach a destination. While advantageous, navigational devices have been shown to have played a role in numerous car crashes. Sometimes this is a result of inaccurate directions, and other times […]
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that in 2016, there were approximately 12.5 million commercial large trucks and buses in the United States. In 2017, 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in deadly crashes. An even larger number of large trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in injuries. When large trucks are […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that the costs of medical care and productivity lost as the result of car accidents exceeded $75 billion in 2017. Among the many costs that people face due to car accidents are lost wages from time off work. Not being able to work and losing a […]
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People frequently rent vehicles when vacationing or when their regular vehicle needs repairs. Whatever your reason for renting a vehicle, there are important factors that should be considered before signing a rental contract, including the type of insurance coverage that applies to the vehicle.
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