If you are disabled and living off Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, your fixed income could present unique challenges regarding where you live. Individual states assess these benefits differently, so your monthly payments might go farther in some states than others. According to the U.S. News and World Report, Missouri and Arkansas are in the top 10 lowest...
Continue ReadingThe short answer is yes, surgery can increase a workers’ compensation settlement. However, surgery is just one factor that can affect the final settlement amount. Undergoing surgery has very real physical and emotional impacts. Above all, when considering whether to undergo surgery, it’s important to make the right choice for your health—not for the possible increase in payout. How...
Continue ReadingAfter sustaining an injury from a defective product, you may wonder how long you have to file a product liability lawsuit. Product liability is the legal liability of a manufacturer for producing or selling a faulty product. You can base a product liability lawsuit on defective product design, hidden defects, failure to warn, malfunctions, or flawed manufacturing processes. Missouri...
Continue ReadingThe purpose of Workers’ Compensation is to provide benefits to covered employees who suffer a job-related injury. Under the Workers’ Compensation system, the employee is not required to prove fault in order to receive benefits, as long as that employee releases potential legal claims against the employer for that injury. When an employee dies as a result of his...
Continue ReadingGenerally speaking, property owners are not expected to keep their property safe from trespassers. The only real exception is when a property owner is responsible for some willful or wanton conduct that results in injury to a trespasser. When it comes to the precise duty that is owed to a trespasser, each state has passed specific laws governing that...
Continue ReadingIf you have a debilitating disability that prevents you from working, you might ask, Do I qualify for disability payments? Qualifying for Social Security disability can be a difficult and confusing process. Social Security benefits are taxpayer-funded, and the government requires that applicants provide an extensive amount of paperwork before providing the disability benefit. Even when individuals qualify for...
Continue ReadingThere are various reasons for employers or workman’s comp carriers to contest an employee’s claim. There may be timeliness issues or injury-related issues that can lead to disputes. But one interesting question asked of our Rogers workers’ comp attorney is whether it is too late to file a claim if you have already given your two-week notice? Here is...
Continue ReadingIn some workers’ compensation cases, the injured employee has suffered some form of permanent disability, as the result of a complex injury. In those types of cases, the injured employee’s medical condition is likely to change as time passes, often in unforeseen ways. In these situations, where there is a question or concern about the future status of your...
Continue ReadingVehicle accidents can substantially impact your insurance rates and show up as points on your driving record. This can be important for many reasons, including if you want to try to obtain employment in the transportation industry. Vehicle accidents are never fun, and the implications can last for several years beyond the completed settlement. You might be wondering, How...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there were 127,485 traffic crashes in 2022 alone. The same year, 964 people died in those crashes. Many residents of Missouri are involved in car accidents each year. The process that comes after a car accident or injury can be very confusing. Fortunately, you can get a copy of your Missouri Highway...
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