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Whose Insurance Pays In A Multi-Car Accident?

Legal Considerations for Multi-Car Accidents In the realm of multi-vehicle accidents, particularly prevalent are multi-car rear-end collisions, which often pose intricate legal questions. Under Missouri law, a significant presumption exists regarding fault attribution in rear-end collisions. It’s typically deemed that the driver who strikes the rear of another vehicle is at fault. This presumption stems from several factors, notably the rear driver’s superior visibility, control ...
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Average Settlement for Car Accident Back & Neck Injury

The average settlement for car accident back and neck injury is approximately $26,365.10 based on over 1,600 cases including those that resulted in concussions, herniated discs, and  fractures.
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Does Health Insurance Cover Car Accident Injuries?

Does Health Insurance Cover Car Accident Injuries?

Health insurance may cover injuries sustained in a car accident, but the extent of coverage can vary depending on several factors, including the type of health insurance you have, the specific terms of your policy, and the laws in your state or country.
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Dealing With Allstate Insurance Adjusters

What To Do After an Accident If You Have Allstate Insurance Your actions immediately after an accident can significantly affect the compensation you receive from Allstate. To protect your rights and potential payout, be sure to: Call 911 and report the accident to the authorities. Gather evidence at the scene, such as photos of the damage and any injuries and witness contact information. Seek medical ...
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Can You Sue Someone After Settling With Their Insurance?

Can You Sue Someone After Settling With Their Insurance?

Whether you can sue someone after settling with their insurance depends on the specific terms and conditions of the settlement agreement you reached with the insurance company. In general, settling with an insurance company typically involves signing a release of liability, which may prevent you from pursuing further legal action against the at-fault party. Here are some key points to consider: Release of Liability: When ...
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Stages of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, also known as HIE, is a serious condition caused by a lack of oxygenation at birth. It can lead to life-long consequences and require ongoing medical care. HIE is diagnosed based on numerous factors during and after birth. Brown & Crouppen is a full-service personal injury law firm. Our skilled birth injury lawyers are prepared to help you seek full and fair ...
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What are the Stages of Bedsores?

Bedsores are a significant concern among older adults and individuals with mobility problems. They occur when a person spends too much time in one position, causing skin irritation—especially in areas where thinner skin covers bone, such as the heels, shoulder blades, and ankles. Stages of bedsores are sometimes broken down into four categories, with level four bedsores posing the most severe risks to an individual’s ...
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What Is the Apgar Score?

An Apgar score is a clinical measure of a newborn’s well-being and emergency care needs. All infants should receive the test at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. If a baby receives a low score, their medical team should repeat the test every 5 minutes for 20 minutes. A low Apgar score may indicate a birth injury or other medical issue. If that issue occurred ...
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What Is Marginal Cord Insertion?

Why Does Marginal Cord Insertion Happen? Marginal cord insertion normally results from the abnormal placement of early placental cells during implantation. Researchers have not identified an exact reason why this occurs, but some risk factors increase the likelihood of it occurring, including: Pregnancy with multiples, such as twins and triplets Maternal age over 35 Use of artificial reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization Use ...
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Understanding Missouri’s Comparative Negligence Laws

Missouri follows a pure comparative negligence (at-fault) system, which allows individuals to recover damages after an accident even if they are partially at-fault. However, the compensation will be reduced proportionately by the driver’s percentage of fault in the accident. For example, in a pure comparative negligence system, if you’re found to be 60% at-fault for an accident, you may be entitled to 40% of the ...
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