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Brain and spinal cord injuries are among the most serious injuries that a person can suffer. Your brain and spinal cord control nearly every function in your body, and damage to these crucial control centers can cause serious injury and potentially lifelong disability. If you have suffered a brain injury as the result of someone else's negligence, you may be able to seek financial compensation with the help of an experienced Missouri personal injury attorney . Brain Injury Basics Severe brain injuries can be immediately noticeable , but milder versions may take longer to make their presence known. Head injuries  can be caused under a variety of different circumstances. Concussions are a particularly common example, but brain injuries can also be caused by whiplash, lack of oxygen, exposure to dangerous and toxic substances, assault and physical violence, car accidents, defective products, penetration of the skull, slip and fall accidents, and sports. Brain Injuries Can ...

Most legal fields are confusing and overwhelming for those who are navigating them for the first time, but personal injury law can be one of the most challenging fields. Due to the highly charged emotions that often accompany injuries, it can be difficult for people to maintain calm, objective outlooks when approaching their personal injury cases. As a result, there are many common misconceptions surrounding this particular legal discipline. This week, Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help clear up some of these misconceptions. Misconception #1: You Are Stuck With The First Settlement Your Insurance Company Offers Personal injury claims require lots of negotiation with insurance companies. Sometimes people assume that the initial settlement offer they receive is the best one they will get, but this is often not the case. In fact, many insurance companies send lower offers initially in hopes that the plaintiff will accept it and they won't have t...