Premises liability injuries can occur in several different situations and vary in severity. Many people spend a good part of their day on someone else’s property, whether grocery shopping, at a restaurant, or recreating. When you are legally on a piece of property owned by someone else, the property owner owes you specific duties to lessen the risk of...
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 ReadingMany residents of Missouri are involved in car accidents each year. The process that comes after a car accident or injury can be very confusing. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there were 1,257 traffic crashes in 2024 alone. The same year, 961 people died in those crashes. Fortunately, you can get a copy of your Missouri Highway...
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 ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work and have been receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may eventually reach a stage in your recovery known as Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). But what does that mean for your case and, more importantly, your future? Many injured workers ask, “I have reached MMI, now what?” MMI is a crucial stage in your workers’...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work in Missouri or Arkansas, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including Permanent Partial Disability (PPD). However, many injured workers are left wondering, How long do you receive permanent partial disability benefits? Understanding the duration of PPD benefits is essential to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve for your work-related injury....
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident, contacting our car accident attorneys as soon as possible is important in order to obtain the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid and what not to do after a car accident. The Cottrell Law Office...
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability (SSD) benefits promise a valuable life raft amid the financial and emotional uncertainty that comes with a debilitating injury. However, the path to these benefits is often less clear-cut than many expect. Rumors and misconceptions about the SSD approval process frequently mislead applicants and cause delays in benefits. One of the most common areas where misunderstandings...
Continue ReadingYou’re at work, doing your job, when something unexpected happens. A slip, a sudden strain, or an accident involving a forklift. Suddenly, your daily routine turns upside down with pain, mounting medical bills, and the impossible task of proving your injury was tied to your job. Workers’ compensation benefits can ease this burden, but how do you prove a...
Continue ReadingIf you’re injured at work, workers’ compensation insurance can provide the medical care you need to treat your injuries. To get these benefits, you must complete and submit specific Missouri workers’ compensation forms. These forms, some of which are lengthy, can be confusing and potentially overwhelming. Unfortunately, every Missouri workers’ comp form is necessary for processing your claim. If...
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