If you sustained injuries in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve justice and compensation for your injuries and other damages. If you’re considering legal action, you are likely wondering whether to get a lawyer and what that might cost. After any type of injury accident, it’s natural to have many questions and concerns. The Missouri car...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt on the job, workers’ compensation insurance can help get you the medical treatment you need for 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...
Continue ReadingAll employees deserve safe and fair workplace conditions.Sadly, work accidents remain a serious problem throughout the United States. According to data published by the National Safety Council (NSC), approximately 4.5 million Americans were injured on the job in 2017 alone. Most workers are covered by a state-based no-fault workers’ compensation insurance program. Through workers’ comp, an injured employee can...
Continue ReadingPreparing for a disability hearing can be stressful, and it can even seem overwhelming. However, if you come equipped with a few disability hearing tips, you can greatly improve your chances of a favorable outcome. So take a moment or two to review the following disability hearing tips. Understanding these tips is key to knowing how to win a...
Continue ReadingIf you have a serious mental or physical disability, it can become impossible to do many normal life activities. This can include even the most basic and routine actions like working, sleeping, walking, and eating. Fortunately, there are multiple Arkansas disability benefit options for people who have a disabling physical or mental condition. Long-term Arkansas disability benefits can stem...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there were 157,038 traffic crashes in 2019 alone. The same year, 881 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 ReadingOklahoma workers’ compensation is a program that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who suffer an injury or illness while working. Families of an employee killed during an employment-related incident may also receive Oklahoma workers’ comp benefits. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of Oklahoma workers’ comp laws, benefits you can receive, types of injuries covered,...
Continue ReadingSometimes you find yourself suffering an injury, illness, or disability that is beyond your control and limits your ability to work. If you find yourself in this situation, you have options for support, including Social Security disability income (SSDI) payments. Not every disabled individual receives payments for Social Security disability in Oklahoma, but do not give up if you...
Continue ReadingIf your loved one has died due to the negligence of another person or corporation, you may have a claim for wrongful death in Missouri. However, the Missouri wrongful death statute of limitations may disqualify you from filing a claim. Wrongful death claims are never easy. Incidents that cause the death of another rarely occur by chance. Signs and...
Continue ReadingIn this article, we will help you understand how to calculate workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri. Missouri has specific calculations to determine workers’ compensation benefits available to employees. In the state of Missouri, employers are liable for accidental employee injuries, including cases of fault and negligence. There are different equations for each benefit offered. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in...
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