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Who is at Fault for a Rear-End Collision in Missouri | Law STL

Who is at Fault for a Rear-End Collision in Missouri?

You may have heard that the driver of the trailing vehicle is always at fault for rear-end accidents. While it's certainly true that the rear driver is often at fault for these kinds of crashes, there are cases where the driver of the front vehicle can be held liable. As a result, you should always speak to an experienced lawyer after a rear-end accident, regardless of whether you were in the front or the rear vehicle. Missouri Law on Rear-End Collisions Under Missouri case law, there is a presumption that the driver of the rear vehicle is at fault for a rear...

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An Overview of CBD and Related Laws in Missouri

An Overview of CBD and Related Laws in Missouri

Consumers across the United States are using products containing cannabidiol, also known as CBD, for a variety of reasons, including pain and anxiety relief. Stores are selling a variety of CBD products, including oils, topicals, and edibles - however, cannabis is not legal for recreational possession in Missouri. As a cannabis product, is selling or possessing CBD products legal in Missouri? The laws regarding CBD can be confusing, and they vary from state to state with no current federal standard. In 2014, Missouri passed a law that allowed some patients to obtain and possess hemp extracts, which is a cannabis preparation...

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4 Insurance Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Minimize Settlement Payments

4 Insurance Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Minimize Settlement Payments

When a driver causes a car accident or you fall in a store, the responsible party’s insurance company should pay for all of your losses, right? Unfortunately, it is not always that easy, since insurance companies regularly challenge injury claims. These companies are businesses first, and to maximize profits, they try to minimize settlement payments as much as possible. The following are four tricks that insurers may use to reduce your settlement. 1. Challenge Liability If an injured accident victim was also partially at fault for a collision, their recovery will be reduced by their percentage of fault. Therefore, insurance companies will...

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