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Why Side Impact Accidents Are So Dangerous

04/16/26

One of the most common types of car accidents is also one of the most deadly—and the most dangerous type of accidents for back-seat passengers. Side impact accidents are also known as T-bone accidents, broadside accidents, or angle collisions, and occur most often in intersections. It’s important for every driver to know what happens in…

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Do I Pay Out of Pocket for a Car Accident Lawyer?

02/24/26

In fault-based car accident states like Missouri, the distress of the experience extends long after the accident, as an injury victim seeks compensation for their damages through a complex legal process. While most car accident victims know that hiring an attorney for representation is the best way forward, many worry that the cost of a…

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Is It Worth Hiring a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident?

02/20/26

Missouri requires car accident victims seeking compensation for property damage and injury expenses to file a claim against the at-fault party. Then, the insurance company investigating the accident assigns percentages of fault to the parties involved. But is it worthwhile to hire an attorney if the car accident was minor? Because of Missouri’s fault-based injury…

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Immediate Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Car

12/11/25

An average car weighs about 4,000 pounds, leaving an unprotected pedestrian vulnerable to severe or catastrophic injuries in a collision. Data from the National Safety Council (NSC) warns that 17.9% of traffic fatalities in a single recent year were pedestrians. A pedestrian accident victim may be unconscious or incapacitated after the accident, leaving them dependent…

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How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim In Missouri?

12/08/25

Many car accident victims put off the claim process while they are busy focusing on their physical and emotional recovery from the trauma of the accident. Fortunately, Missouri allows accident victims up to five years to file a car accident claim. Under Missouri RSMo. §516.120, the state’s statute of limitations is five years for many…

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