What Are the Elements of Negligence?
Most personal injury cases are based on proving negligence on the part of an individual or business entity. When another person or business fails to take reasonable actions to prevent causing harm or fails to act the way a reasonable person would under the same circumstances, their negligence leaves them liable for the victim’s...
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When Should You Hire a St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer?
No one starts an ordinary day expecting to end it in an emergency room or hospital bed, but unexpected injuries can occur at any time. When you suffer a preventable injury that only happened due to an individual or business entity’s negligence, it’s even more distressing knowing your pain and suffering could have been...
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What to Know About Herniated Discs From Car Accidents
Over five million car accidents occur annually in the United States resulting in an average of two million injuries and around 30,000 deaths. Back and neck injuries are the most commonly experienced car accident injuries. Trauma to this area occurs from sheer crash force in a car accident which exerts tremendous pressure on the...
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How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Missouri?
When a Missouri resident suffers serious injuries due to another party’s carelessness, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing, the civil courts allow them to seek compensation for their damages. In an injury claim, the word “damages” refers to both the economic and non-economic consequences of the injury. While it’s easy to see how a personal...
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Can a Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia?
Most serious injuries from a car accident are immediately apparent when paramedics arrive on the scene and take accident victims to the hospital. But what if a Missouri car accident victim notices unusual symptoms months after the accident and receives a diagnosis of fibromyalgia? Insurance companies may assert that this is a mere coincidence,...
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Delayed Injury Symptoms After a Car Accident
When the dust settles on a traumatic accident scene, many victims believe their injuries are minor. In some cases, a fender-bender may leave just a few bruises and an expensive dent in a vehicle. But what if you’ve had a more serious accident but leave the scene believing your injuries are minor enough that...
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