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 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...
Continue ReadingThere are many different types of claims that may stem from a personal injury. For example, if a worker is injured on the job, then he or she may potentially have a workers comp claim. Many clients wonder, though, what is the difference between a personal injury and workers comp claim? Let our workers comp lawyer explain the difference...
Continue ReadingConstruction zones are fundamentally dangerous places to work. Construction sites expose workers to hazards like climbing scaffolding, operating heavy machinery, handling toxic chemicals, and working with power tools. Even though many laws and regulations exist to protect construction workers, construction accidents happen frequently. Injuries from a job site accident can severely impact workers and their families. Construction injuries can...
Continue ReadingWe rely on manufacturers and product developers to provide us with safe products. They must also warn us of potential hazards. Even with warnings and standards in place to create safe products, products can be defective and dangerous. An injury from a dangerous or defective product can be life-altering. It can impair one’s ability to work and physically move...
Continue ReadingAs a workers’ compensation attorney recognizes, there are many common injuries that workers at warehouses suffer and which can lead to workers’ compensation claims. The dangers faced by workers in fulfillment centers like Amazon and Walmart have been in the news recently and, if you fall into that category, you may want to be aware of some of the...
Continue ReadingNot every work injury is a slip and fall or nasty cut from office equipment. Sometimes, work-related injuries develop over an extended period due to chemical exposures. If you develop a long-term injury from a chemical exposure at work, you can likely claim workers’ compensation benefits. Proving that your condition results from workplace substances can be challenging work, but...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident, contacting a car accident attorney as soon as possible is important for obtaining the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid. Here are mistakes to avoid after a car accident. 1. Saying Too Much At The...
Continue ReadingA property owner generally has a legal duty to keep their premises safe for individuals who are visiting, or at least to warn of known dangerous conditions on the premises. If the property owner fails to perform this duty and a personal injury results, then a personal injury claim can be filed to recover for the damages incurred. A...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured while on someone else’s property, you should speak to an experienced lawyer to discuss your legal rights. When you are injured on someone’s property, the type of claim is known as a premises liability claim, because the legal issues depend on who owned the premises and what your status was at the time you...
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