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Walking to a community destination is a fitness-friendly and eco-conscious option. Unfortunately, it also leaves pedestrians vulnerable to severe injury when they walk in close proximity to moving traffic. The consequences of a pedestrian accident injury range from a single emergency room bill to the expenses of surgeries, medical procedures, physical therapy, or lifelong disability…
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When the brain suffers an injury, the effects can be pervasive, affecting multiple body systems, including balance, coordination, mood, personality, concentration, speech, memory, and cognitive function. A brain injury may have serious adverse effects on all aspects of the injury victim’s life. But how do you prove a brain injury that isn’t always visible, and…
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Elevators are such an integral part of our daily lives that we rarely consider them or think twice about stepping inside and letting the doors close behind us. Elevators have existed since early Greek and Roman history as man-powered hoist and pulley systems, but have advanced along with technology to the electric elevators we know…
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Experiencing a car accident is painful and traumatic. In a fault-based accident state like Missouri, it also leaves surviving injury victims with a common question: “Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?” Under Missouri 537.765, the law states the following: “Contributory fault as complete bar to plaintiff’s recovery…
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The construction industry relies on heavy equipment, dangerous tools, and scaffolding, making it a common source of workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims. Employers and construction site managers have an obligation to comply with safety protocols, hire qualified workers, and provide sufficient training and safety equipment to minimize the risk of construction accidents resulting in…
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