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  After any automobile accident that involves significant property damage or possible injury claims, many people have concerns that they are going to have to go to court to resolve their claims. Fortunately for many people, court appearances are not always necessary in these cases. The truth is that most car accident claims are resolved outside of court because the insurance companies responsible for the drivers do not want to pay the steep costs that can be involved in taking a case to trial. When the parties involved are aware that individuals have valid claims, it is often just a matter of coming to an agreement on the amount of financial compensation that will be paid. SETTLING WITH AN INSURANCE COMPANY After a car accident in St. Louis, a person will generally report their crash to their own insurance company. People should also file claims with the insurer for the negligent driver, but you may want to have a St. Louis car accident attorney deal with another insurance company ...

  While any serious injury can cause unwanted complications, the fact is that some injuries can be more devastating than others. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) belong to this latter category, as they often have the potential to leave victims with lifelong complications   that can have a profound impact on their quality of life and ability to engage in the activities that they once enjoyed. As a result, it’s critical that spinal cord injury victims protect their rights by retaining a  St. Louis personal injury lawyer  as soon as possible. WHAT MAKES SPINAL CORD INJURIES SO SERIOUS? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. When it is damaged, it can interfere with the signals sent between the two, potentially causing a number of serious issues. Some of the problems that spinal cord injury victims often experience include: Pain Muscle weakness Loss of range of motion Sensations of pins and needles Numbness Paraly...

  Often, when a police officer pulls you over, you may receive a citation and be sent on your way. While this may be a frustrating situation, it is much better than what some drivers experience when a police officer wants to search the driver’s car. The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution gives you protection against unreasonable search and seizure, which applies to places in which you have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Generally speaking, police need a search warrant to conduct a search without violating your 4th Amendment rights. However, there are some exceptions to the warrant requirement when it comes to motor vehicles. SEARCHES AT TRAFFIC STOPS – An officer may have a lawful reason to pull you over and issue a citation, this does not, however, mean they have a lawful basis to search your car without a warrant. Simply because you committed a traffic offense does not mean the officer has probable cause to believe you have weapons, drugs, or other contraband i...