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Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye but can leave lasting impacts on your health and well-being. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others may not show symptoms until hours, days, or even weeks after the incident. Understanding the potential for delayed injury onset and the importance of seeking prompt medical attention is…
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Crashes involving large, commercial vehicles are statistically more dangerous than those involving passenger vehicles alone. The higher chance of danger is elevated by such contributing factors including the large size and weight of commercial vehicles, truck driver skill levels, truck maintenance, and the type and amount of cargo being hauled. The legal weight for most…
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When a railroad worker is injured on the job, he or she is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits but is instead covered under a law called the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). FELA was enacted by Congress in 1908 in response to the dangerous conditions faced during the United States’ railroad expansion. In the…
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After an automobile collision, liability and fault are directly linked to your potential for recovery, or your chance of recovering monies for your injuries, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages. For a party to be held liable, they must be found at fault to some degree. To determine fault, juries and insurance companies…
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After a personal injury, it can be difficult to manage your medical bills. If you have private health insurance, we recommend providing this information for the payment of your related bills. Insured individuals typically pay less for charges according to contractual agreements with their health insurance company, significantly reducing their overall medical damages and personal…
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Kendall Law Group’s managing partner, Brad Kendall, was recently named to The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) – Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Membership to this organization is by invitation only and is extended to attorneys practicing in civil plaintiff law and criminal defense. This list includes the Top 100 trial lawyers from each state or region who…
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What Constitutes a Slip and Fall? Whenever you enter someone else’s property, whether it’s a personal residence or a commercial establishment, you rely on the property owner to ensure that the area is safe and free from hazards. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and slips, trips, and falls are common incidents that can result in significant…
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Helmets A cyclist’s first line of defense against injury is a helmet. However, helmet size varies across manufacturers, so you should take the time to ensure your helmet fits correctly. A list of sizes by manufacture can be found at https://helmets.org/, and fitting tips can be found at https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/8019_fitting-a-helmet.pdf. Decreasing Crash Risks The main types of crashes…
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Hitting the lake or river for some recreation may be at the top of your list this summer. Before launch, you need to be familiar with all requirements and safety standards. Let us take a look at the requirements by state. Missouri – In Missouri, to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC), an individual…
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There is nothing more American than celebrating the nation’s Independence Day with your loved ones and friends. The 2021 holiday marks the resumption of pre-COVID-19 travel. Many will be on the roads and flying for the holiday. Although the celebrations can generate a lot of summertime fun, they are not without their risks. Here are…
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