A personal injury attorney can help you if you’re injured in an accident. They can inform you of your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. However, you may not know what to consider when choosing an Arkansas personal injury lawyer. A good attorney should listen to your needs, make the legal process as painless as possible, and...
Continue ReadingNegligence is a legal theory that helps courts determine liability in many personal injury cases. It’s generally defined as a failure to act with the level of care expected of a reasonable person under similar circumstances. If an injured victim can prove negligence, they may be able to recover compensatory damages against the responsible party. However, what happens if...
Continue ReadingThere are more serious legal consequences, for the at-fault driver, following a hit-and-run accident in Missouri. The term refers to an accident where the guilty driver leaves the sign of the accident, after causing injuries and damage. Not only are there civil consequences, but there are also possible criminal consequences, as a result of fleeing the scene. Knowing the...
Continue ReadingWhile there are a variety of health conditions that easily qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, there are others that may be more challenging to get approved. When a loved one dies with a disability, the family may be able to receive death benefits. However, there are various eligibility requirements that must be met.An uncommon issue that arises is...
Continue ReadingIf 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...
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