Stop and Go Car Accidents During Rush Hour

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Driving during rush hour increases the risk of stop and go car accidents. Most stop and go car accidents take place when drivers are distracted or inattentive in high traffic and fail to notice when the traffic comes to a stop. Our St. Louis car accident lawyer informs us that someone who is injured in a stop and …

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Updated: August 18, 2024

Should I Settle a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer?

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Do you need a St. Louis car accident attorney to help settle your claim? Consider these situations to determine if you will need the assistance of a St. Louis car accident attorney. Who is Liable for the Accident? If the liability for the accident is disputed in court, the victim may lose the case and receive …

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Updated: December 17, 2020

Receiving an Unreasonable Settlement Offer

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An automobile accident can be a painful experience and the insurance claim process can become rather difficult. After you have filed for damages and bodily injuries, the insurance company will provide their initial offer in writing. The insurance company will be willing to pay the entire amount of the claim, part of it, or nothing …

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Updated: January 20, 2015

Falling Asleep While Driving Accident

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Over thirty percent of drivers have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel. In 2012, a poll was conducted by the AAA Foundation, which revealed that a large percentage of Americans claim to have fallen asleep while driving. The results were in congruence with those published by the National Sleep Foundation Polls (NSF). Driving when drowsy means a …

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Updated: February 18, 2022

Improper Turns and Negligent Driving

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Poor choices, negligence, and laziness often lead to drivers making an improper turn, many times resulting in a car accident with serious injuries or even death. Every year, thousands of serious car accidents are caused by improper turning, which puts a car directly into the path or in front of an oncoming vehicle. The failure to look …

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Updated: May 13, 2020

Infants Most Susceptible to Head Injuries in a Car Accident

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Being involved in a serious car accident with your child is every parents worst nightmare. Car accidents often cause serious injuries to infants. These injuries may include permanent brain damage and spinal cord injuries. Thankfully, many of these injuries are avoidable with the use of properly-installed child safety seats. Injuries Sustained by Infants in Car Accidents In 2010, the …

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Updated: March 27, 2018