The ability to order a ride on-demand from your smartphone has made getting around the city much easier and more convenient. Unfortunately, Uber drivers can get into accidents just like anyone else, often leaving victims with severe injuries that can cause significant economic and non-economic losses....
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Unfortunately, too many people have their holidays disrupted when an unexpected accident and injuries occur. Accidents are common during this time, and many people end up spending time in the hospital or recovering at home instead of trimming the tree or ringing in the New Year. ...
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Conditions like freezing temperatures, snow and ice, freezing rain, and wind can wreak havoc on the roads and significantly increase the risk of getting into an accident. ...
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As a result, it’s critical that you are vigilant and stay on the lookout for drunk drivers on and around Thanksgiving. ...
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Today, November 1, 2019, US News and Best Lawyers announced its “Best Law Firms” for 2020 and Bruntrager & Billings P.C. was one of those elite named law firms...
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Unfortunately, no amount of preparation can make trick-or-treating completely risk-free, and there will almost certainly be pedestrian accidents in and around St. Louis this Halloween. ...
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It’s important to keep in mind, however, that even low-speed impacts - those occurring under 25 miles per hour - can leave victims with extremely serious injuries....
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Under state law in both Illinois and Missouri, people who are injured by the negligence of others are typically entitled to compensation for all of their accident-related losses. Compensable losses include both economic losses, like bills that you incur because of your accident, and non-economic losses, like the pain you experience as a result of your injuries....
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Under Missouri and Illinois Law, when people are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of others, they are entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses. Here are some of the most common types of accidents we regularly see in our personal injury practice....
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With Labor Day around the corner, many of us are planning our annual unofficial end-of-summer festivities. Whether you are planning on heading down to the lake for one last weekend on the water or plan to spend your holiday in the backyard with friends and family, it's important to keep in mind that, like every other holiday, Labor Day exposes our loved ones and us to an increased risk of injury. Some of the most common causes of Labor Day injuries are discussed in the material below. For more information or to discuss the specifics of your case with a St....
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