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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Qualities to Look for in a Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer
No one starts their day expecting to experience a serious injury, yet accidents occur when they’re least expected. When someone else’s negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing causes an accident, it’s even more distressing for the victims, knowing their injury was preventable if only the at-fault party had taken reasonable care. If you’ve been...
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What is Standing And Why Does it Matter?
Suffering a sudden unexpected injury is always distressing but not all personal injuries have the legal standing for a lawsuit. If you or a close family member suffered a serious injury, the first thing an attorney determines during your initial case consultation is whether or not your case has standing in civil court. Before...
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