Swerve to Avoid Accident Fault

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Swerve to Avoid Accident Fault If I had to swerve to avoid an object or another automobile and hit someone else, am I still at fault for the accident? Car accidents are called “accidents” because they result from factors that are sometimes beyond drivers’ control. When you are in an accident, drivers are deemed partially …

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Updated: December 15, 2025

Should I Sue for Car Accident? Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 (314) 361-4242

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Ideally, if you have been in a car accident, your claim will be settled out of court. Unfortunately, there are times when it is necessary to file a lawsuit. The good news is that some car accidents can be handled fairly easily and may even be settled without ever seeing the inside of a courtroom. …

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Updated: August 23, 2019

Here’s Why Your Car Insurance Company Is NOT on Your Side

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Assuming that the insurance company operates fairly or that they will seek to give you all that you are entitled to, can be a huge financial mistake. In the state of Missouri, it is mandatory for anyone who drives a vehicle to have at least the minimum required insurance. The required minimum in St. Louis …

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Updated: August 8, 2019

Should I Hire an Attorney for a Car Accident in St Louis?

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The insurance payout for bodily injuries was on average 3.5 times higher for victims represented by lawyers, compared to those who were not. Determining who is at fault in car accident is so important because those at fault are responsible for paying, for both their own injuries and the injuries and damages of the other …

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Updated: August 22, 2024

What Happens if You Get in an Accident with a Permit in St. Louis?

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Before you allow your teen driver to get behind the wheel of your car, whether it is for practice with their permit or they just obtained their license, the first call that you should make is to your insurance company. In the state of Missouri, anyone who has a license and drives a vehicle is …

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Updated: November 11, 2024