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Any type of car accident can be terrifying, especially if pregnant. Due to the heightened risks for an expectant mother and her unborn baby, there are specific steps you should take if you are involved in a collision while pregnant.
Unless you cannot move, get to a safe location away from the road and call 911.
Side impact collisions also referred to as T-bone accidents can cause devastating injuries including whiplash. Whiplash is a very common neck injury caused in car accidents due to the high impact that forcefully moves the neck back and forth. Many victims suffer this type of injury, but it can often be overlooked because symptoms can take up to 24 hours to appear.
Some car accidents are caused by a mechanical failure rather than another driver’s negligence. If mechanical failure is suspected as the cause of an accident, many parties may be at fault.
There are several parties who may be at fault for a car accident involving mechanical failure:
The Car Manufacturer
If a car is inherently dangerous due to its design or a defective part, which leads to an accident, its manufacturer may be liable for damages.
In some St. Louis car accident cases, a driver knows they were not at fault but can’t prove it due to a lack of witnesses or video evidence. Often both drivers claim that the other was at fault, so without much evidence, it can be difficult to prove your case.
After a car accident, you may be in desperate need of financial security, and wondering how long it will take to receive compensation. Unfortunately, how long it will take is unique to each case. However, our St. Louis car accident attorneys outline the timeline you can expect.
Property owners in Missouri owe an obligation to visitors to keep their premises reasonably safe from harm. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, including a shopping mall, you may be able to sue if a dangerous condition was responsible for your fall.