Proving Self-Employed Lost Income After an Auto Collision

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Even if you are self-employed, you still deserve to be compensated for your injuries and lost wages. When it comes to car accident cases, the settlement you receive likely needs to cover not just the cost of your medical treatment, but also any lost wages you have. The same principle applies even if you are …

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Updated: June 27, 2019

What to Know About a Car Accident on Private Property

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Car accidents on private properties can be more complicated, particularly if the owner of the property fears they might be liable. Everyone knows the drill: after a car accident, get out of the vehicle, make sure everyone’s okay, call the police, wait until they arrive, and go from there. That’s the drill when the car …

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Updated: November 11, 2024

Why You Shouldn’t Rush into a Settlement After an Auto Accident

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Before making any decisions, speak with a St. Louis car accident attorney to see if the settlement is fair and whether you may be entitled to more than you were offered. After a car accident, you will most likely go through a very difficult time, from needing to make countless doctors’ visits to missing work …

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Updated: July 20, 2020

Should I Call a Lawyer Before My Insurance?

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If the insurance company tries to contact you directly, just redirect them to your car accident attorney. After being involved in a car accident, the other party’s insurance company will likely try to contact you several times. Though they may tell you how understanding and sorry they are of your situation, you should never assume …

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Updated: November 4, 2022

Protecting Your Privacy After a St. Louis Car Accident

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The at-fault party or the insurance companies will likely ask to review as much information about you as they possibly can, but it doesn’t mean they have the right to do it. Personal injury cases are all about information. From details of the accident to other facts about the parties involved, the entire process can …

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Updated: June 25, 2019

Preventing Pedestrian Accidents: 5 Dangerous Spots to Look out for Pedestrians

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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 1454 car crashes involving pedestrians in 2017. Though the state trends show their number has been decreasing over the years, thanks to improved safety precautions taken by the state, the dangers are far from obliterated. As a result, of all the crashes involving pedestrians in 2017, …

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Updated: June 25, 2019