Spondylolisthesis Car Accident Settlement

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If you have a pre-existing condition such as spondylolisthesis, you may wonder how it will affect your car accident settlement. Severe car accident injuries can render the victim disabled for a lifetime, necessitating long-term treatment and care. Car accident trauma can also aggravate some pre-existing conditions. About Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine …

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Updated: November 11, 2024

Unsafe Passing on Two-Lane Highways

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Whether legal or not, passing on a two lane highway has the potential to cause serious accidents. There are serious dangers associated with passing on a two-lane highway. Missouri has numerous two-lane highways. Some highways allow for drivers to pass, while others do not. We all have been in a situation when one of the …

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Updated: January 12, 2021

Driving Under the Influence of Opioids

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Driving under the influence of opioids is becoming more common on our roads and highways. Due to an increase in heroin and opioid use and abuse, the number of people who are getting behind the wheel under influence is also increasing. Effects of Opiates and Opioids Opioids and opiates are drugs that affect the central …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

Occupants of Passenger Cars at High Risk of Serious Injuries and Death

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Expert analysis of passenger vehicle safety trends has revealed some interesting and disturbing facts. Expert analysis of passenger vehicle safety trends conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed some interesting and disturbing facts. What is a “passenger vehicle”? A passenger vehicle is a typical car that most of us drive, but …

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Updated: August 23, 2019

New Data on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel

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Each year, distracted drivers cause a large number of car accidents on Missouri roads. Distracted driving is the third most dangerous driving behavior after speeding and failing to yield. However, the latest statistics from the NHTSA suggest that there is a significant decrease in the number of drivers using a cell phone behind the wheel. …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

Delayed Pain After a St. Louis Car Accident

St. Louis man with headache after car accident

While some injuries are immediately apparent after the crash occurs, others may not cause any symptoms until days or even months after the accident. Car accidents can cause long term physical and psychological injuries. While some injuries are immediately apparent after the crash occurs, others may not cause any symptoms until days or even months …

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Updated: July 16, 2018