The Role of Police Reports in a Car Accident Claim

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Police reports play a very important role in claiming compensation after a St. Louis car accident. Some personal injury claims, like compensation claims for car accidents, get credibility from police reports. The police reports play a significant role in proving that your claim is legitimate. They can be very useful at the time of negotiations …

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Updated: April 11, 2018

What Happens If the At Fault Driver Dies?

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If the person who is responsible for the accident sustained severe injuries, he or she may die before the case is resolved. Accidents can cause injury to both parties, the driver responsible for it and the victim. In many cases, it could be years before the lawsuit will even reach the trial stage or resolution. …

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Updated: March 30, 2018

Hydroplaning Accident & Hydroplane Car Accident

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There are many different parties which can be held legally responsible for the damage caused in any hydroplaning accident. Accidents caused by weather conditions are often out of our control. During rainy season, hydroplaning accidents are quite common. If you have been injured in a car accident due to hydroplaning, there are plenty of options …

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Updated: January 21, 2025

Vlogging Emerges as a Major Driving Distraction

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There are many examples of people vlogging while driving and it’s a scary thing to see. Many of them look into the camera rather than keeping their eyes on the road. Distracted driving is one of the main causes of car crashes and, unfortunately, it’s on the increase. Distractions have always been there, but back …

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Updated: April 26, 2024

Driving Habits Help Reveal How Auto Accidents Occur

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Being aware of driving habits and patterns can help predict where and when traffic accidents are more likely to occur. Recently, the AAA foundation published the American Driving Survey that provided a snapshot of our driving habits. The goal of this foundation is to prevent traffic crashes, reduce injuries and save lives by educating everyone …

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Updated: March 30, 2018

Can Government Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?

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Governments, their employees and agencies are protected from many types of liability including responsibility for car accidents by a legal concept known as sovereign immunity. If you have been in an accident that involves the potential liability of a government employee or entity, establishing liability and recovering damages may be complicated. Governments, their employees and …

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Updated: April 4, 2024