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What Causes Most Rear-End Accidents in St. Louis?
Rear-end crashes are the most frequently occurring type of collision, accounting for about 29% of all crashes and resulting in a substantial number of injuries and fatalities each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 87% of all rear-end collisions are caused by distracted driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle ...
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How Are Slip and Fall Settlements Calculated?
About the Factors Used to Calculate Slip & Fall Settlements 1. Liability or Fault Slip and fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability negligence claims. To establish a claim for premises liability in Missouri, a plaintiff must show the following: (1) a dangerous condition existed on the defendant’s premises which involved an unreasonable risk; (2) the defendant knew or by using ordinary care ...
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What to Look for After a Slip & Fall Accident
Common Symptoms of Slip & Fall Injuries Symptoms of a slip and fall are wide and varied. This is because no two falls are exactly alike. Of course, those at highest risk are elderly individuals who have pre-existing balance issues, but a slip and fall can happen to anyone at any time. Your symptoms will develop based on not only how you fell, but also ...
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Average Negligent Security Settlement Amount
The average settlement for negligent security varies widely based on the severity of your injuries, as well as on how badly the establishment you were injured at deviated from a reasonable standard of care. The skilled legal team at Brown & Crouppen is here to make sure you know your full legal rights and options. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Average Settlements ...
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How Much is Pain & Suffering Worth in a Slip and Fall Case?
In the complex world of personal injury claims, determining the exact worth of pain and suffering in a slip and fall case is challenging. Typically, compensation for pain and suffering in slip and fall cases ranges from $2,000 to $100,000 or more. However, the settlement amount of a slip and fall case depends on many factors of the slip and fall claim, and each case ...
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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) for Workers’ Comp
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) signifies the point at which a medical professional believes that a worker's condition has stabilized to the extent that further medical treatment is unlikely to result in significant improvement.
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Missouri Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations
Under Missouri's workers' compensation statute of limitations, a claim must be filed within 2 years of the work injury or death. Additionally, employees must report their injuries to their employer within 30 days of the injury or when the work injuries were discovered.
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What is the Average Payout for a Rear-End Collision?
What is the average payout for a rear-end collision? While no two rear-end collisions are identical, the settlements for these types of accidents tend to follow a similar pattern. The factors affecting the amount you may receive include the accident’s severity, the degree of driver negligence, and the accident’s impact on your life. The personal injury lawyers at Brown & Crouppen can help determine how ...
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How to Sue Apartment Complex for Negligence
You deserve a safe place to live. When your apartment complex puts profits over your health and safety, it’s important to take action. Whether you’ve been assaulted in a common space or slipped and fell on broken stairs, our premises liability lawyers can help you sue your apartment complex for negligence. A successful legal claim can help accelerate change and compensate you for your injuries. ...
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How Long Do Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Cases Take?
The average length of a nursing home abuse & neglect case is 701 days (or approximately 2 years.
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