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Can Car Accidents Cause Herniated Discs?

Back and neck pain are one of the most common causes of temporary disability and chronic pain, impacting range of motion, mobility, work capability, and all aspects of daily life. Unfortunately, many car accident victims experience back and neck pain for months or longer after the crash, with significant disability. One of the most common…

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Car Accident Knee Injuries

09/12/25

The seated position that drivers and passengers take during car travel naturally places the knees at a significant risk of injury in a collision, particularly for the driver and front seat passenger who ride directly in front of the dashboard of the vehicle. The crash force of a collision propels the motorist forward at the…

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Missouri’s Self-Driving Vehicle Laws

09/04/25

The future is now when it comes to self-driving cars, including in Missouri. Although fully driverless taxis like those provided by Waymo in some cities are not yet available in Missouri, drivers in the state are currently sharing the roadways with a significant number of cars and trucks with autonomous driving capabilities. For this reason,…

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Do Airbags Cause Injuries?

05/16/25

A car accident is a traumatic experience when it causes injuries. Although airbags inarguably save lives,  they can also cause significant trauma to the face, head, and upper body due to their violent, high-pressure deployment. When an airbag’s calibration is off by even the tiniest percentage, it can cause more serious injuries, either due to…

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Types of Chronic Pain Caused by Car Accidents

05/09/25

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over two million Americans experienced the trauma and pain of car accident injuries in a single recent year. Most car accidents do not cause fatalities, but the tremendous crash force of an accident, together with blunt-force trauma, can cause an array of injuries, resulting in chronic…

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