Here’s What Could Happen to Your Brain in a Car Crash

St. Louis woman with severe headache after accident

Depending on the severity of the injury, these symptoms may fade away with time. But, unlike a bone that heals by itself in time, the neurons can’t really be rebuilt. Your brain is one of the most delicate parts of your body. And, because it’s a delicate soft tissue, it means that it can be …

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Updated: June 9, 2021

4 Warning Signs the Insurance Company Is Stalling Your Claim

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Most victims don’t have enough savings to cover the costs of a car accident. Insurance companies are aware of this fact and use it to their advantage. Don’t let their friendliness and apparent empathy fool you. Adjusters are not there to help you but settle your claim as fast and for as little as possible. …

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Updated: November 11, 2024

Sciatica Pain after a St. Louis Uber Car Accident

st. louis man with Sciatica pain

Back pain comes in all forms and intensities. It can flare up immediately after an injury or slowly develop over weeks or even months. Fortunately, in sciatica, the symptoms are almost instantaneous, and the cause is fairly easy to identify.  Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in …

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Updated: October 14, 2024

Distracted Driving Cases Are Difficult – Here’s How a St. Louis Lawyer Can Help

what to do if the other driver was texting

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, eight people are killed every day in the United States because of distracted driving.  Over 2,800 Americans lost their lives in 2018, and 400,000 were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver.  If you were injured because another driver got distracted behind the wheel, then you have the right …

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Updated: December 23, 2020

Injured in a St. Louis Car Accident Caused by Black Ice

black ice car accident in st. louis

Black ice accidents are potentially life-threatening and very difficult to settle when it comes to liability.  Winters in Missouri can be very uncomfortable, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. These below-freezing conditions can bring snow and ice on the roadways, making driving difficult and dangerous. Over 1,300 people lose their lives, and 116,000 are …

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Updated: April 12, 2021

How to Prove Mental Distress After a St. Louis Car Crash

woman depressed after car accident

Mental distress and emotional trauma are hard to prove, but an experienced lawyer will understand what evidence to bring and what arguments to make to support your case. When making a car accident claim, there is a lot of work putting evidence together, gathering witness statements, and building a strong case that would get you …

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Updated: December 23, 2020