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Should I Buy Another Car Seat After a Car Accident?
Parents have a lot of expenses. They have to pay for food, shelter, amenities, childcare, and many other necessities. Often parents have to decide what items or activities that a child must live without in order to afford the child’s necessities. One thing parents should never forgo is purchasing a new car seat after a […]
What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage?
Car insurance requirements vary from state to state. This can be confusing for drivers, however, it is vital for all drivers to have the required coverage in their state to avoid costly legal consequences. Understanding the types of coverage you need can help you prepare for a car accident. One of the types of insurance […]
What Are Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Claims?
The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is for the plaintiff to seek damages, or financial compensation, for their injuries and losses occurred because of that injury. These damages, called compensatory damages, are awarded in personal injury lawsuits. Depending on the circumstances of the personal injury claim, other economic damages may be awarded. Here, the […]
Five Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
Getting into a car accident can result in all sorts of injuries. Some of these injuries can take days–or even weeks–to manifest. Ailments with delayed symptoms are often referred to as late-appearing car accident injuries. The good news is that medical professionals that specialize in treating car crash victims understand these afflictions and know what […]
Scald Burns and How to Avoid Them
When most people think about burn injuries, they think about burns caused by fire. Scald burns, which are burns caused by hot liquid or steam, are often overlooked. This is why the American Burn Association (ABA) is using National Burn Awareness Week (February 5-11, 2023) to promote ways to prevent scale injuries. The personal injury […]
Five Reasons Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating the legal system. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, and potential lawsuits can be overwhelming and time consuming. That’s why you need a lawyer if you’ve suffered an injury caused by the negligence or recklessness of another […]
10 Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be a shocking experience. People often experience emotional and physical trauma following a car wreck. Since they are in a vulnerable state and may not be thinking clearly, it’s common for car accident victims to make mistakes. Doing or saying the wrong things after an accident can affect the amount of money […]
Marijuana Impaired Driving Car Accidents
The use of recreational marijuana is now legal in Missouri with the passage of Missouri Amendment 3 (MA3) this past November. Adults 21 and older can legally own and use marijuana products, while the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (MDH) is finalizing the laws for buying and selling. While the new law allows […]
Holiday Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season instantly transports many of us to cherished memories with our family and friends. Sipping hot cocoa by a fire, decorating a freshly baked gingerbread house, and the unmistakable smell of a new Christmas tree are just some of the holiday memories people remember forever. For others, the season triggers flashbacks of horrible […]
What Is a Fair Settlement for a Car Accident?
4 Powerful Determining Factors to Know Short answer to this common question is that a fair car accident settlement will cover all the financial damages that occurred as a direct result of the accident. With that being said, there is no universal dollar amount for a fair settlement, because the unique factors of each individual […]
