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Running out for a quick errand on foot at night or walking for exercise in the evening can mean walking close to moving traffic, crossing streets, and navigating parking lots after dark. National Safety Council (NSC) data warns that 74% of pedestrian accident fatalities occur after dark, despite fewer pedestrians walking at night. Negligent drivers…
read moreAn amputation is a life-altering injury with permanent consequences for the injury victim and their family. Fortunately, there are many resources and support opportunities to help an amputee find a new normal and lead a happy, fulfilling life. At the beginning of the journey, it’s nearly impossible for an injury victim and their loved ones…
read moreAn 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…
read moreMany 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…
read moreCrush injuries are among the most painful and frightening injuries a person can experience, causing severe trauma to muscles, bones, and nerves in the affected body part. Sadly, some crush injuries leave a limb or other body part damaged beyond repair. Even more alarming, a crush injury sometimes causes a dangerous chemical reaction that threatens…
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