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  • How to Avoid Halloween Hazards: Tips From a Personal Injury Attorney

    Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year for both kids and adults. However, it can also be a dangerous time if proper precautions are not taken. As a personal injury attorney, I have seen many cases where people have been injured during Halloween. Here are some tips to help you avoid Halloween hazards. 1. Choose Safe Costumes When selecting a costume, make sure it is safe to wear. Avoid ...
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  • Are Insurance Companies There to Help You After an Accident?

    You will understandably be looking for help wherever you can get it after being in a bad accident that causes you to suffer an accident or damages. Before you know it, your own insurance company or that of another party involved in your accident will pop up with friendly smiles and professional-sounding correspondences. Are they really there to help you out and protect your best interests, though? ...
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  • How to Prove Distracted Driving in Car Accident Cases

    Distracted driving accidents cause thousands of life-changing injuries and traffic fatalities every year. For those who survive such accidents, the damages are often burdensome and severe. Such damages typically include lost wages, massive hospital bills, and the costs of long-term care, which make it essential for affected persons to take legal action against the responsible parties. Recovering ...
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  • How to Respond to Road Rage

    Being involved in an incident of road rage can be scary, and most drivers aren’t sure what to do when another motorist begins to behave menacingly on the road. In many cases, aggressive driving leads to dangerous accidents, severe injuries, and even death. Keep yourself and your passengers safe by learning how to respond in the event you become the object of another driver’s hostile or ...
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  • Missouri Commercial Truck Accident Statistics

    MSHP Reports High Numbers of Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes in 2016 The Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reports the following figures regarding commercial motor vehicle crashes in Missouri in 2016: - Total fatal crashes: 115 - Cases of personal injury resulting from commercial motor vehicle accidents: 2,678 - Cases of property damage resulting from ...
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  • Truck Accident Investigations

    What Happens When You File a Lawsuit Following a Truck Accident In the aftermath of a truck accident, you may experience significant suffering and massive medical costs. You may be able to obtain compensation for such costs by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the truck driver, trucking company, truck manufacturer, or other responsible party. In order to establish liability and force the ...
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  • How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim for a Dog Bite?

    Monitoring Your Injuries & Costs Following a Dog Bite Being attacked or hurt by someone else’s dog can be scary. Dealing with long-term medical care and the financial costs of developing injuries can be even scarier. Part of keeping your bite or other dog-related injury from robbing you of your hard-earned money involves tracking your damages as they progress. Doing so allows you to take action as ...
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  • How to Handle Insurance Claim Denial

    Dealing with the Other Party’s Insurance Company After an Accident After being harmed as a result of someone else’s negligence, you will likely have to interact with the other party’s insurance provider in order to obtain the compensation you need for medical bills and other damages associated with your injury. There are a few things you must keep in mind during the process: Insurance adjusters ...
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  • Pro Tips for Talking to Insurance Adjusters After an Accident

    Don’t Try to Do This One Yourself. Call (660) 722-4115 to Speak to our Car Accident Lawyer. At Kempton & Russell, we believe in working hard so you don’t have to. When you’ve been in a serious accident, our mission is to make your life as stress-free as possible during your personal injury case. (Recovery is stressful enough, isn’t it?) When you call us, you can be sure you will receive wise, ...
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  • Everything You Need to Know About Whiplash

    Soft Tissue Injuries and Whiplash Whether you are in a serious car accident or a small fender-bender, you may experience damage to important connective tissues. The muscles and tendons in your neck and back are particularly vulnerable to injury, no matter how minor your car accident. This is because the connective tissues in your neck and back are often stretched, sprained, or otherwise forcefully ...
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  • Put an End to Insurance Bad Faith Tactics: Here's How

    Most people buy insurance to protect themselves against economic losses associated with personal injuries or property damages, or even the possibility of a lawsuit that will result in losses. In exchange for paying premiums, a policyholder is owed a wide range of duties by the insurance company, such as provide coverage and uphold the terms of the policy. However, there are many cases in which an ...
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  • What Are the Missouri Statute of Limitations?

    If you sustained an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a right to pursue fair and just compensation for your injuries. However, there is a limited time frame, also known as the statute of limitations, during which you must file this claim. If the time runs out according to the Missouri statute of limitations, you will no longer be able to file your claim and, therefore, will lose ...
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  • Amusement Park Accidents

    Many children have fond memories of going to an amusement park and enjoying the food, attractions, and rides there. However, they were likely unaware of the dangers of such a location. Amusement park rides, such as roller coasters, water slides, bumper cars, and spinning rides, cause thousands of injuries each year. From cuts and bruises to broken bones, severe head trauma, and even death, ...
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  • How Long Does Whiplash Last?

    Whiplash, though common, is incredibly painful and debilitating to those who suffer from it. It generally occurs following a rear-end car accident, as the injury is a result of the head being jolted forward and then snapping back. Sometimes, sideways movements may cause whiplash if they are severe enough. These kinds of sudden movements in the neck may result in the delicate tendons and ligaments ...
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  • What to Ask Your Doctor After an Accident

    Your personal injury claim begins the moment of your accident. If you want to strengthen that claim as much as possible, you need to start thinking about what can help it. Most people know that how they react at the scene of the accident – from car accidents to injuries caused by defective products – can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case, but did you know that what you ask ...
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  • Tips to Stay Safe on the Roads This Holiday Season

    Now that Halloween 2016 is in the books, many people are already getting ready for the holidays and finalizing their travel plans. With the price of gasoline down and airline tickets being costlier than ever, many travelers are choosing to take to the roads and drive to their holiday destinations. Unfortunately, this increased number of drivers will also likely come with an increased risk of ...
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  • Why Should All Blows to the Head Be Taken Seriously?

    After suffering a blow to the head, whether it be caused by a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of accident, seeking a full medical evaluation is crucial. While you may feel more or less fine aside from a slight headache, there is still a chance that you may have endured critical brain damage. Since traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have such subtle symptoms and potentially go unnoticed ...
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  • What Happens if My Injuries Do Not Show Up Until Long After My Car Accident?

    The body can be exposed to tremendous force in the event of a car accident, causing incredible damage to soft tissues, internal organs, and bones in the process. While many injuries resulting from car accident are obvious, others can have symptoms which can remain hidden for days or even weeks following a collision, making it possible for individuals to suffer critical damage and feel more or less ...
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  • What Are the Signs That You Are Suffering from Whiplash?

    Whiplash is the name given to neck strain and injuries caused by an impact that results in your head violently and suddenly jerking back and forth. This injury most commonly occurs in car crashes where one vehicle is rear-ended, but almost any accident can result in serious harm to the neck and spine. Unlike injuries such as fractures and broken bones which can be readily apparent, whiplash deals ...
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  • How Do I Know if I Can File a Personal Injury claim?

    When a person acts recklessly or carelessly and causes injury to another person, they are said to have acted negligently. Accidents can happen in a number of ways including car crashes, slip and fall injuries, and dog bites, to name a few. If you were injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be able to hold them legally responsible for your damages by filing a personal injury ...
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