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How Long Does An Insurance Company Have To Investigate A Claim?

December 17, 2024

Insurance Claim Timeline Day 0: After contacting an attorney at Brown & Crouppen, our staff will gather essential information about your claim, injuries, and the events surrounding the incident. This can include, but is not limited to, police reports, photographs, and medical records. Day 1–10: Once your claim is filed, insurance companies are required to acknowledge receipt of the claim within 10 business days. While ...

What To Do After A Slip And Fall Accident

December 11, 2024

1. Seek Medical Attention After a slip and fall accident, the first priority should be getting the necessary medical attention needed. It’s important to seek medical attention even if you believe there’s nothing wrong. This is because common symptoms and injuries don’t always immediately present themselves, and can slowly develop and worsen over time. Seeking medical treatment early can help ensure that all injuries and ...

What To Do After Being Hit By A Car (Legal Checklist)

December 5, 2024

The most important step following a pedestrian accident is to seek medical attention – even if you believe that there are no injuries. This is important because it helps document and record medical treatment immediately following the accident, which helps to prove that being hit by the car caused the injuries (or the worsening of injuries). Here’s what to do after being hit by a car ...

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What Happens If You Have No Insurance But The Other Driver Was At Fault?

December 4, 2024

If you’re involved in a car accident where the other driver is at fault but you don’t have car insurance, you can still seek compensation for your economic damages like medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. However, you’ll face legal penalties for driving without insurance, and you may be limited in the types of damages you can recover. Additionally, navigating claims without an insurance ...

Workers’ Compensation Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

November 22, 2024

The first priority in a workers’ comp claim is getting medical treatment. It is important to communicate to your doctor every complaint you have, even if you think it’s minor at the time. Some injurer workers tend to dismiss minor aches/pains thinking they will go away and instead focus on more serious injuries. As it turns out, those minor issues may become more bothersome down ...

What To Do After A Car Accident (Step-by-Step Guide)

November 18, 2024

Step 1: Ensure Safety After a collision, if you are able, move to a safe location. Under no circumstances should you leave the accident scene, regardless of its severity, without filing a report. Doing so could leave you legally vulnerable to claims against you and allow the other parties to provide their version of events. Be sure to contact 911 so that a proper investigation ...

What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car And Gets In An Accident?

November 5, 2024

Liability When Someone Else Drives Your Car When the Borrowing Driver is at Fault If the person borrowing your car causes an accident, your insurance policy is typically considered the primary coverage for any resulting damages or injuries. 1. Insurance Follows the Car, Not the Driver: In Missouri, auto insurance coverage usually follows the car. When you lend your vehicle to someone, you’re essentially extending ...

Average Bicycle Accident Settlement

October 10, 2024

This average settlement amount or range should not be interpreted as a standard or guaranteed settlement amount for your bicycle accident case. The circumstances surrounding each case are unique, and the settlement amount that you may receive from your case can vary based on many factors. Factors That Affect Settlement Value For Bicycle Accident Cases Like all personal injury claims, there are many factors that ...

What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident (Legal Guide)

October 4, 2024

Step 1: Ensure Safety After a collision, if you’re able, move yourself and your motorcycle off the road to avoid further danger and prevent additional accidents. As with any accident, gathering evidence from the scene is essential to support any future legal claims. This can include taking photographs of the collision site and any damage to your motorcycle. These details will help attorneys and insurance ...

What Is The Value Of A Herniated Disc Settlement?

September 11, 2024

Understanding Herniated Disc Injuries To understand disc herniations, it’s important to establish an understanding of the spine. The spine consists of thirty-three (33) vertebrae divided into three main sections: Cervical (Neck): 7 vertebrae Thoracic (Upper and Mid-Back): 12 vertebrae Lumbar (Lower Back): 5 vertebrae Between each vertebra is a fibrous intervertebral disc that acts as a cushion. The disc consists of two parts: 1) the ...

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