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Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars
Think You Aren’t Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars? Think Again. A few years ago, self-driving cars were essentially science fiction. Today, ...
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Avoiding Kansas City car accidents caused by aggressive drivers
According to the Missouri Driving Guide , an aggressive driver is "an individual [who] commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to ...
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Airbag Malfunction Issue Prompts Safety Recall of Nearly 73,000 Kia Vehicles
On Tuesday, Kia Motors America announced a recall that affects nearly 73,000 small cars from the 2006 - 2008 model years, according to the National ...
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Avoiding Missouri ATV accidents & injuries: Tips & info for summer 2014
Summer is just about here, and many Missourians are already enjoying the numerous outdoor activities that are popular in our state. In this post, our ...
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A Commitment to Bicycle Safety: Attorney Aaron Sachs Gives Free Helmets to Families
In April of this year at the Safe and Sound event, Attorney Aaron Sachs and his firmed pulled together its resources and aided in the efforts to ...
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Labor Day auto accidents caused injuries, fatalities throughout Missouri
As Columbia car accident lawyers , we know that an increased number of Missouri crashes tend to occur over holiday weekends, largely due to ...
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Car accidents and brain injuries: Resources for victims & their loved ones
As Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers, we know that brain injuries are a common consequence of auto accidents. According to the Brain Trauma ...
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Missouri burn injuries more common during the summer months
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is almost here, and our Missouri personal injury lawyers want to remind you about the importance of fireworks ...
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Passengers file personal injury lawsuit after tour bus is struck by semi-truck
As Springfield auto accident lawyers, we've noted reports of several serious tour bus accidents this year. Some of these crashes had serious ...
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Fatal accident involved church bus, semi-truck, SUV
Buses are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation, both here in Missouri and nationwide. In 2010, almost 850,000 buses were registered ...
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Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars
Think You Aren’t Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars? Think Again. A few years ago, self-driving cars were essentially science fiction. Today, ...
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Do You Have the Right Car Insurance?
Everyone knows they should have car insurance. But how much car insurance do you really need? It’s a complicated question, but we’re breaking it down ...
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Missouri lane departure accidents often lead to rollovers, head-on collisions
As Joplin personal injury lawyers, we know that lane departure accidents - which are most often caused by driver error - can have catastrophic ...
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Parking Lot Safety: Tips For Children And Parents
For many children, they are taught safe driving and passenger habits early on in their life, such as the importance of wearing safety belts and the ...
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Parking Lot Safety: Tips For Children And Parents
For many children, they are taught safe driving and passenger habits early on in their life, such as the importance of wearing safety belts and the ...
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Class Action Lawsuits: The Basics
What is a class action lawsuit? It’s a lawsuit that allows a large number of people with a common interest to sue as a group. A “common interest” is ...
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Memorial Day Safety Tips!
We want you to have the most memorable Memorial Day imaginable. But we also want you and your family to stay safe. Wherever your adventures may take ...
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The Difference Between "Car Accident" Versus "Car Crash"
Safety analysts are beginning to consider how the public talks about vehicle crashes in order to raise awareness about common distracted driving ...
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Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars
Think You Aren’t Sharing the Road with Self-Driving Cars? Think Again. A few years ago, self-driving cars were essentially science fiction. Today, ...
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Driving under the influence: Facts and statistics for Joplin, Missouri drivers
It's no secret that driving under the influence is extremely dangerous, often resulting in injury to innocent people who are simply in the wrong place ...
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Several Recent Accidental Drownings Are Cause for Concern in Missouri
Missouri personal injury lawyers are saddened by the rash of recent drownings across the state. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 10 ...
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The dangers of "driving drowsy": Facts, statistics & safety tips for Missouri motorists
Drunk drivers and distracted drivers are regularly in the news, but there's another form of impairment that causes a number of accidents statewide: ...
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Help keep Joplin roadways safe: Don't drink & drive this holiday season!
The holiday season is here, bringing it with it the promise of celebrations with friends and loved ones. If your holiday plans include alcohol - even ...
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Finds Clause in Workers' Compensation Act Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a key clause of a worker’s compensation reform law unconstitutional. The provision allows employers to opt-out of ...
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Missouri semi-truck accidents: Common questions answered
Accidents involving commercial trucks or tractor trailers can be especially complex. In many cases, there are several entities involved: often, the ...
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Memorial Day Safety Tips!
We want you to have the most memorable Memorial Day imaginable. But we also want you and your family to stay safe. Wherever your adventures may take ...
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Involved in a Missouri auto accident? Tips for injury victims
Being involved in an auto accident can be a traumatic experience, both physically and mentally. In fact, traffic accidents are a leading cause of ...
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Polk County Driver Faces 2nd-Degree Murder Charges After Allegedly Striking, Dragging His Cousin
It's no secret that car accidents can have unspeakably tragic consequences. Most crashes are 100% preventable: they happen as the result of a driver ...
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Why do drivers hit and run? Facts and tips for Kansas City drivers
Shockingly, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that approximately 11% of auto accidents reported to police are hit and run crashes, meaning ...
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Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash near Shell Knob
On Wednesday evening, a motorcycle accident in Shell Knob left one man dead and another under arrest. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Aaron ...
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Expecting the unexpected: What drivers need to know about Cape Girardeau car accidents
Every single day, car accidents happen in fractions of seconds. Of course, no one expects to be involved in a collision, and thus many drivers find ...
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Do You Have the Right Car Insurance?
Everyone knows they should have car insurance. But how much car insurance do you really need? It’s a complicated question, but we’re breaking it down ...
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Missouri car accidents: The costs incurred by injury victims
In addition to being both physically and psychologically traumatic, a car accident that results in personal injury can also be financially ...
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MoDOT Proposes Diverging Diamond Intersection to Reduce the Risk of Joplin, Missouri Car Accidents
As proud members of the Joplin community, our Missouri car accident attorneys have marveled at the strength and character of our friends and neighbors ...
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Class Action Lawsuits: The Basics
What is a class action lawsuit? It’s a lawsuit that allows a large number of people with a common interest to sue as a group. A “common interest” is ...
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Missouri car accidents: The costs incurred by injury victims
In addition to being both physically and psychologically traumatic, a car accident that results in personal injury can also be financially ...
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Missouri Medical Malpractice Injuries Declining, but Still Too Prevalent
Medical malpractice injuries are one of the most disturbing areas of a Missouri Personal Injury law practice . The victim of medical malpractice is ...
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Understanding your rights: Missouri workers' compensation law & mental injuries
Most Missouri workers' compensation claims stem from workplace accidents that cause physical injuries, or from occupational diseases caused by ...
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Two road construction workers killed when two drunk drivers collide on freeway
Roadway construction workers face dangers on a daily basis. Proximity to busy roadways, high traffic volume and inattentive drivers often place these ...
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Helping Hands, Helping Others: Donate canned food between now & Nov. 26!
Here at Aaron Sachs and Associates , we're proud to be a sponsor of the KODE/KSNF Thanksgiving Pantry Food Drive: Helping Hands, Helping Others. ...
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Springfield car accidents can cause both physical and emotional injuries
For most of us, getting behind the wheel is the riskiest thing we do all day. As Missouri personal injury lawyers, we know auto accidents are one of ...
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Common causes of Missouri trucking accidents (and how to avoid them)
It's no secret that semi-truck accidents can be deadly, especially when they involve an average motorist. The sheer size of commercial trucks (10,000 ...
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Warmer temperatures ahead: Look twice for motorcyles on Springfield roads
The weather has been pretty nasty in recent weeks, but local weather forecasts indicate that warmer temperatures are on the way. It won't be long ...
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Springtime brings an increase in Missouri motorcycle accidents
Spring is here, and many Cape Girardeau motorcyclists are now back on the road, taking advantage of the warm temperatures. Sadly, at this time of ...
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Missouri Nursing Home Abuse Cases
From our children to our senior citizens, Missouri personal injury lawyers care as much as you do about their protection and well-being. It is tragic ...
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OSHA's "high heat provision" designed to protect Missouri workers from heat-related illnesses and fatalities
This week, Missourians are enjoying a brief respite from traditional July temperatures, but forecasts indicate that the summer heat will be back ...
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Missouri drivers cautioned about increased car accident risks during deer mating season
This week, the Missouri Highway Patrol issued a news release cautioning drivers about the danger of deer-vehicle collisions during the months ahead. ...
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Pedestrian accidents in Springfield: FAQs answered
A key part of any car accident injury claim is determining who is at fault. Each accident is unique, so our Missouri car accident attorneys have to ...
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Missouri head-on collisions commonly result in serious injury
As Columbia car accident lawyers, we know that all kinds of collisions carry the potential for injury to motor vehicle occupants. However, head-on ...
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Employee Classification, Location Among Factors Affecting Missouri Workers' Compensation Awards
In this post, the Missouri workers' compensation attorneys would like to discuss a recent decision of the Missouri Court of Appeals. In Rader vs. ...
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The Lowdown on Springfield Missouri Rental Car Accidents and Injuries
Rental car customers in Springfield, Missouri - and nationwide - rarely consider the safety ratings or safety features of the cars they are ...
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"T-Bone" collisions pose dangerous threat to Columbia drivers
Car crashes happen unexpectedly in a split second. Even the most routine driving maneuvers can cause them, and no amount of vigilance seems to be able ...
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Rear-end collisions & whiplash injuries: Five common myths
As Joplin car accident lawyers, we know that rear-end collisions are one of the most common kinds of crashes. According to the National Highway ...
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Missouri lane departure accidents often lead to rollovers, head-on collisions
As Joplin personal injury lawyers, we know that lane departure accidents - which are most often caused by driver error - can have catastrophic ...
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"Back to School" safety tips for Springfield students, parents & drivers
Summer is nearly behind us, and that means students of all ages– from kindergartners to college seniors – have headed back to class here in the ...
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Expecting the unexpected: What drivers need to know about Cape Girardeau car accidents
Every single day, car accidents happen in fractions of seconds. Of course, no one expects to be involved in a collision, and thus many drivers find ...
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Memorial Day Safety Tips!
We want you to have the most memorable Memorial Day imaginable. But we also want you and your family to stay safe. Wherever your adventures may take ...
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Fall-related injuries especially prevalent among Missouri construction workers
As Missouri workers' compensation lawyers, we know that private construction workers can be particularly vulnerable to on-the-job injuries. According ...
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Seat belts save lives and reduce injury risks in Missouri and nationwide
No matter how carefully you drive, the odds are that you'll be involved in a car crash at some point during your lifetime. While you can't control ...
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Governor Nixon signs legislation to address Missouri's failing Second Injury Fund
Recently, Governor Jay Nixon signed new legislation that works to help fund Missouri's financially struggling Second Injury Fund (SIF). The SIF is ...
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Agressive driving and semi-trucks: A deadly combination for Missouri drivers
At one time or another, we've all gotten impatient while behind the wheel. How motorists react to that feeling of impatience, however, could directly ...
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How Long Does a Springfield, Missouri Personal Injury Case Take Before a Settlement is Reached?
If you've been injured in an accident and are thinking of hiring a Missouri personal injury attorney to pursue your claim, you may be imagining a ...
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Car Accident Injuries & Compensatory Damages: A Basic Overview
If you've been injured in a Missouri car accident , you may be entitled to compensatory damages , which are awarded in civil court "to indemnify a ...
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Speed a common contributing factor in Missouri car accident injuries
Here in Missouri, speed was a contributing factor in 286 fatal accidents and 6,546 injury crashes in 2012 alone. These accidents resulted in 320 ...
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Survivor benefits & Missouri workers' compensation law: Who is eligible?
As Missouri workers' compensation lawyers, we know that the aftermath of a fatal workplace accident can be a confusing and traumatic time for the ...
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Teen car accident risks: Facts and statistics for Missouri parents
Numerous studies have shown that teen drivers are particularly at risk for car accidents resulting in injury, both here in Missouri and nationwide. In ...
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Car accident risks & Columbia, Missouri teen drivers: Tips & info for parents
In the last several years, the number of teen drivers on the road in Missouri has dramatically increased: although these drivers represent only 9.3% ...
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Teen Drivers - Safety and Laws
If you have a teen on the cusp of Driver’s Ed (or even a licensed teen driver), safety is probably your top concern, as it should be. But there’s ...
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Teen Drivers - Safety and Laws
If you have a teen on the cusp of Driver’s Ed (or even a licensed teen driver), safety is probably your top concern, as it should be. But there’s ...
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Memorial sign honors state trooper killed by trucker who fell asleep at the wheel
As Missouri truck accident lawyers , we know that the average passenger vehicle is no match for a semi-truck. Research shows that passenger vehicle ...
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Sharing the road with tractor trailers: Facts and tips for Kansas City drivers
Traveling in and around the Kansas City area means drivers must share the road with large semi-trucks, often on highways and interstates and at high ...
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Two killed, several injured when freight train collides with small bus
Our Missouri personal injury lawyers know that auto accidents involving trains often result in serious, life-threatening injuries to the occupants of ...
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FRA reports increased number of pedestrian/train deaths in Missouri, nationwide
As Joplin auto accident lawyers , we're sad to note that the problem of pedestrian railroad deaths appears to be growing. In 2012, fatal train ...
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Semi-truck driver sued for wrongful death after striking bicyclist, leaving scene
In 2011, car accidents caused 32,667 deaths nationwide, including 786 deaths that occurred here in Missouri. As Springfield personal injury lawyers , ...
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Missouri semi-truck accidents: Common questions answered
Accidents involving commercial trucks or tractor trailers can be especially complex. In many cases, there are several entities involved: often, the ...
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Defensive driving can help prevent Joplin semi-truck accidents
Research shows that accidents involving semi-trucks and passenger vehicles can be extremely dangerous, especially for passenger vehicle occupants, who ...
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Teen driver dies after collision with semi-truck
Both state and federal crash data has proven, time and time again, that young drivers have the highest risk of involvement in car accidents that ...
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Rental car companies agree to refrain from selling, renting recalled vehicles prior to repair
Recently, the auto rental industry formally agreed to refrain from selling or renting recalled vehicles to consumers before they have been repaired. ...
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Missouri law enforcement officials urge caution over Labor Day
The last holiday weekend of the summer is almost upon us, and law enforcement agencies throughout Missouri are urging drivers to make safety a ...
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Soft tissue injuries a common consequence of Missouri rear end collisions
Sometimes, injuries sustained during car accidents are immediately apparent following a collision. However, under certain circumstances, victims may ...
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Avoiding winter workplace hazards: Tips for Missouri employees
While many of us can opt to stay home when winter weather comes to Missouri, some workers in our state aren't so lucky. Utility workers, emergency ...
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Finds Clause in Workers' Compensation Act Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a key clause of a worker’s compensation reform law unconstitutional. The provision allows employers to opt-out of ...
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Understanding your rights: Missouri workers' compensation law & mental injuries
Most Missouri workers' compensation claims stem from workplace accidents that cause physical injuries, or from occupational diseases caused by ...
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Parking Lot Safety: Tips For Children And Parents
For many children, they are taught safe driving and passenger habits early on in their life, such as the importance of wearing safety belts and the ...
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