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2018

Blog Posts in 2018

  • 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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  • Long-Term Effects of a Concussion

    Potential Effects of Concussions and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries If you have experienced a concussion, you may be well-acquainted with the immediate, short-term symptoms, such as: - Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event - Confusion - Dazed expression - Fatigue - Headache or migraine - Mental “fogginess” - Sensation of intracranial pressure - Sloppy, slurred, or strange speech - Temporary loss ...
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  • Medical & Non-Medical Costs of a Traumatic Brain Injury

    Traumatic Brain Injuries Reduce Affected Persons’ Ability to Engage in Normal Activities Brain injuries always take a heavy toll on affected persons. The immediate effects are enough to keep injured parties bed-ridden, disoriented, and out of work for days, weeks, or even months. When injury symptoms are serious, they may lead to temporary or long-term impairment. Symptoms of traumatic brain ...
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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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  • What Should Your Doctor do If They Make a Mistake During Surgery?

    What Is My Doctor Supposed to Do if They Make a Mistake During Surgery? When doctors make mistakes during surgery or doing another medical procedure and they are aware that they have done so, they are legally required to fully disclose their errors to you and your family members, if applicable. It is unlawful for physicians to knowingly disclose mistakes that will impact your health and ...
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  • August 2018 Volkswagen Recall Alert

    Volkswagen Has Recalled Over 8,000 Atlas SUVs and Passat Sedans On August 28, 2018, major auto manufacturer Volkswagen recalled nearly 8,400 2017-2018 Passat sedans and 2018 Atlas SUVs. The company explained the recall by explaining that these automobiles may have braking issues stemming from a failure to appropriately tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts. If you own either of the ...
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  • Top Causes of Car Accidents in Missouri

    Car Accident Statistics in Missouri According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the car accident-related death rate has dropped significantly in the past 20 years, from approximately 130 car accident injuries per 100,000 people to roughly 75. However, this still too many, and the majority of car accidents resulting in severe injury and death were avoidable. Many harmful car accidents in ...
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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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  • 4 Common Anesthesia Errors

    Anesthesia Errors That May Warrant a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit When you go in for surgery, you put your health and well-being in the hands of your doctor and other medical staff involved. This can result in serious injury, medical complications, and even death when physicians fails to administer anesthesia appropriately. While anesthesia errors vary widely in nature, these 4 are the most common: ...
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  • Acne Medications Known to Cause Birth Defects and Injury

    Accutane Blamed for Severe Birth Defects What is Accutane? Accutane is an acne medication that has been on the market since the early 1980s. It is primarily used for recalcitrant nodular acne and cystic acne, which are severe and often unaffected by other treatments and medications. Birth Defects Caused by Accutane Though effective in treating the skin disorder, Accutane has been known to cause a ...
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  • Drugs Pregnant Mothers Should Avoid

    Most prescription medications come with a warning, saying that pregnant women should not use that drug or that they should consult a doctor first. However, there are some that pose unique, heightened risk for expecting mothers and their children and can even cause serious birth defects. Medications for Seizures and Depression Have Been Known to Cause Serious Birth Defects Prescription drugs used ...
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  • Who Is Responsible for Injuries Caused by Gun Malfunctions

    Defective Firearms Can Cause Serious Bodily Harm & Create Major Financial Losses There are a number of things that can go wrong in the process of designing, creating, shipping, selling, and using a firearm. While none of these may be your fault, they could all result in serious bodily injury, even to the point of causing permanent disability or death. Here’s what you need to know. Common Gun ...
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