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  There is little doubt that after any kind of car accident in Missouri, people who are seeking financial compensation for their losses are going to need to be able to prove how the crash has affected them. Doing this usually requires various forms of evidence, and many people who have been involved in automobile accidents immediately struggle to think of what kinds of evidence they need to worry about procuring. Evidence can obviously be critical following any St. Louis car accident, but people should know that hiring an experienced  car accident attorney  can usually help victims secure the important forms of evidence in their cases. You should not waste any time in seeking legal representation after a car accident in St. Louis because you only have a limited amount of time to take legal action and waiting too long could lead to a lawyer not having enough time to properly investigate your case. EVIDENCE IN MISSOURI CAR ACCIDENT CASES When it comes to claims for compensa...

  Injuries can happen anywhere in Missouri, but many people happen to suffer their injuries while they are on the job, and such cases are immediately more complicated because the same people who suffer these injuries have to navigate the Missouri workers' compensation system. It is important for all Missouri residents to know that workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that entitles people to certain benefits regardless of whether they or their employer caused an accident resulting in injuries. Anybody who suffers injuries on the job will want to hire a  St. Louis workers' compensation attorney  because many insurance companies handling workers’ comp claims try to pay as little as possible to close the cases. You do not have to accept a lacklustre settlement, and retaining legal counsel could allow you to pursue other avenues, when necessary, to recover additional compensation. MISSOURI WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS Missouri Statute § 287.140 provides that...

Rideshare services such Uber, Lyft, and many others have only become more common in recent years, but as many people rely on these companies to provide rides during hectic times, there is always the possibility that a rideshare driver is involved in an automobile accident. When a crash occurs involving a rideshare driver, it can be incredibly complicated for the other parties involved to know how they can recover compensation. It is important for all people who suffer injuries or whose loved ones are killed in motor vehicle accidents involving rideshare drivers to quickly contact a  St. Louis accident lawyer . Experienced legal counsel will be able to determine who can be held liable and then work to make sure you recover every single dollar that is available to you. GO TO THE DOCTOR All people need to understand that following any kind of car accident, every single person needs to seek medical attention as soon as possible. This is true even when people do not think they were hurt...

  Missouri Revised Statute § 610.140 is the state expungement law. Over the past several years, lawmakers in Missouri have expanded the number of crimes for which expungement may be applicable. Senate Bills Nos. 53, 60 and 588, 603, and 942 all expanded the list of crimes that may be expunged. Missouri Revised Statute § 610.140.2 lists the offenses not eligible for expungement as being any class A felony, any dangerous felony, felony offenses of assault, misdemeanor or felony offenses of domestic assault, or felony offenses of kidnapping, any felony offense in which death is an element of the offense, any offense requiring registration as a sex offender, any intoxication-related traffic or boating offense, or an offense of operating an aircraft with an excessive blood alcohol content or while in an intoxicated condition, any violation that is a substantial equivalent of any offense not eligible for expungement, any violation of state law or county or municipal ordinance regulating ...

  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...