When you are Rounding a Curve Accident

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A dangerous curve, often called a “dead man’s curve,” is an unsafe curve along the road that is prone to car accidents. These accidents often result in life-threatening injuries or even death. Excessive speed and distracted driving are the most common causes behind these accidents. Drivers tend to lose control of their vehicles when they drive …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

How Safe Driving Can Prevent Car Accidents in Storms

summer storm car accident in ST. Louis

Rain is the leading cause of weather-related accidents. Follow these simple tips to drive safely during summer storms. If you live in St. Louis, you know how fast a summer storm can blow into the city – and how devastating a storm can be to traffic. It’s not uncommon to face serious delays – or …

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Updated: October 27, 2022

When Does a Car Accident Go to Court?

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There are several reasons a car accident may go to court. Here are some of the most common factors involved. The process of recovering compensation for injuries and damages caused by a car accident can be complicated. And it’s not uncommon for a car accident claim to end up in court. There are several reasons …

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Updated: October 17, 2022

Child Injured in a Pedestrian Car Accident

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There are several reasons why children are more likely to be involved in pedestrian accidents than adults. Despite making up only a small portion of the population, child pedestrians are disproportionately likely to be injured or killed in traffic accidents. For example, according to the CDC, one in five children (20.4%) who lost their lives …

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Updated: January 18, 2023

How Do You Calculate Loss of Use for a Car Accident

a car that has been involved in a severe car accident

“Loss of use” is the trouble and inconvenience of not having a vehicle after it has been in an accident. Whenever the insurance company of the party at fault does not provide a rental vehicle for the time the damaged car is being repaired after a car accident, an individual may be able to claim “loss of use” …

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Updated: November 12, 2024