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According to KRCG TV, Missouri is considering a new bill that limits using a hand-held cell phone while driving. This law would bring Missouri in line with most other states and is the strongest bid yet to reduce distracted driving accidents. Currently, Missouri and Montana are the only states without a texting ban. What the …
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In addition to allowing recovery for bodily injuries, medical bills, and lost income, Missouri law permits injured victims to seek damages for both physical and emotional pain and suffering. Injuries like bone fractures, nerve damage, and concussions are not only painful, they also often prevent victims from enjoying their hobbies and spending time with friends, …
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Missouri law requires that any motorist involved in a car accident stop immediately and swap information with others involved. Sadly, many motorists are either too distracted or too afraid to stop. They instead flee the scene, leaving injured victims behind with no visible means of getting help. In the typical car accident case, a victim …
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If you are injured while attending an event at a concert venue, there are several factors that you should consider to ensure it is possible for you to receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to. First and foremost, it is vital to seek medical attention for your injuries as soon as possible. This will …
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When most people think of nursing home abuse, they picture a scenario in which a caregiver physically harms an elderly patient. While this type of abuse certainly does occur, it is not the only form of mistreatment that can take place in a nursing home setting. Nursing home neglect, while it may be a less …
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For the third consecutive year, Call & Gentry Law Group’s Emily Fretwell has been recognized in Jefferson City Magazine’s “2022 City’s Best Lawyer” category. Each year, Jefferson City Magazine hosts a “City’s Best” special issue that features several local businesses and business people who rank in several categories, including best lawyer, best place for date …
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In a perfect world, all of the products we buy and use would be safe. Unfortunately, we live in an imperfect world where some products are defective and dangerous. Defective products are responsible for countless injuries in Missouri and the United States each year. If you have been injured because of a defective product or …
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Car accidents can be extremely frustrating. Rear-end car accidents involve an additional element of frustration – the fact the injured victim often has no control over his or her vehicle during the impact sequence and has little or no warning prior to being struck from behind. If you or a loved one sustained injuries during …
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Driving a car in the United States is a privilege — not a right. Driving with the highest degree of care and staying alert and focused on the road at all times are essential to avoid accidents and collisions. Sometimes, even when taking these measures, accidents are unavoidable. In an effort to avoid collisions and …
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Slip-and-fall incidents on private property can be complicated for many reasons. One such reason is that private property owners often contest liability for injuries suffered by someone who tripped or slipped as a result of poor property maintenance or negligence on their property. Most slip-and-fall actions are governed by state laws related to unsafe conditions …
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