Did you know you could walk away without any symptoms after sustaining a brain injury in an accident? Health experts say signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could take days or weeks to appear.

Unfortunately, this means many vehicle accident victims with a TBI do not get the early medical intervention required to facilitate healing. Take some time to separate myth from fact if you took a serious bump on the head in your crash.

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Distracted driving is a serious issue that compromises the safety of everyone on the road – and experts say that the problem has reached epidemic proportions.

While cellphones are often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing distractions, there are several other things that can divert a driver’s attention. According to the Centers for Disease Control, anything that takes your mind, eyes or hands off the task at hand is a dangerous distraction. These are three major issues that you may not even realize are part of the “distracted driving problem” on U.S. roads.

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From minor fender benders to catastrophic crashes, car accidents are relatively common in Missouri just as they are in other states. If you are involved in a car crash that is not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

However, there is more to a personal injury lawsuit than simply pointing a finger at the other party. Keep in mind that Missouri is a pure comparative negligence state, meaning that you can pursue damages even if you are partly to blame for the accident. However, your damages are reduced based on your contribution to the crash. And this underpins the importance of documenting the crash.

Here are three ways you can obtain a credible accident report if you are involved in one.

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When it comes to personal injury cases, avoiding common mistakes can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. When pursuing a car accident claim, understanding the potential pitfalls can help you navigate the legal process more effectively. 

Stay tuned to discover some of the most common mistakes individuals make during their personal injury cases and how to avoid them. Awareness of these errors can maximize your chances of success in achieving the compensation you deserve.

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Both scooters and e-scooters have become quite popular in recent years. Children have always enjoyed scooters and similar devices, and even adults have picked up on the e-scooter trend. People buy their own scooters or rent them from companies that install stations in major metropolitan areas.

With a sizable influx of 500 new e-scooters recently sent to the Kansas City area as a means of limiting the traffic impact of the 2023 NFL draft, the risk of people getting hurt in a scooter collision is on the rise. Regardless of whether or not a scooter has an electric motor installed, it will likely not do much to protect its rider in the event of a crash.

Who covers the cost of a scooter collision?

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Teenagers have a very high rate of causing fatal car accidents. It is the highest rate out of any age group. This doesn’t mean the highest total, but simply that the number of fatal accidents compared to the number of miles that teenagers drive is disproportionately high.

In the summer, experts note that the number of fatal accidents teens are involved in tends to go up. Some officials even go so far as calling the stretch between Labor Day and Memorial Day the 100 deadliest days of summer. Why does this happen?

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Life is full of distractions, and it always has been, so a lot of people think that it’s unfair for the government to keep regulating the use of cellular phones behind the wheel – especially if they consider themselves to be responsible enough to only use their phones in an emergency.

Do they have a point? They do. Even the most responsible driver may not realize that cellphones pose a “triple threat” when it comes to distracted driving. In Missouri, it’s been illegal for anybody under 21 years of age to send text messages while driving since 2009, and state officials intend to expand this rule to all drivers very soon.

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Many children of all ages love summer vacation. The freedom from school routines, trips to the beach and warm weather holidays all make the summer one of the most enjoyable times of year for most children and teenagers.

Once young adults reach high school, the summer months become even more thrilling. Not only is there a break from school, but there is more freedom, possibly including access to a vehicle and a driver’s license. Teenagers feel intense pressure to socialize and may spend the summer months bonding with their peers and working a part-time job. Unfortunately, the very time when they want to go out and explore the world is exactly when their risk of sustaining severe injuries is at its highest.

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You have worked so hard to build your career and achieve your professional goals. You enjoy your job and the benefits it brings to your life. But what if a car accident changes everything in an instant?

The injuries sustained in a crash can significantly affect your job or career in several ways, as discussed below.

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Impaired driving is most commonly associated with road users who have been drinking alcohol or have taken other illicit substances. While these are significant issues, there are other causes of driving impairment.

Research suggests that up to 100,000 road traffic collisions occur each year due to drowsy driving. Tired drivers have slower reaction times and are much more likely to make errors that result in accidents than rested drivers are. Outlined below are some of the most common drowsy driving offenders.

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