Most customers visiting a store never give the condition of the sidewalks a second thought. We just assume they are safe and well-maintained. The reality is, a crack in the pavement or a sudden unevenness in the surface can send you sprawling. Sidewalk injuries can actually result in more serious injuries than you might suspect. But, what is the...
Continue ReadingMany personal injury cases do not make it all the way to trial. Not because they lack merit, but because the parties are able to reach a settlement early on. This is usually a good thing for everyone involved. When a settlement is reached, the person who was injured (the plaintiff) agrees to dismiss the lawsuit in exchange for...
Continue ReadingA common question from clients who have been injured on the job is whether they can be fired while out on worker’s compensation leave. The answer is not as simple as yes or no. While you cannot be terminated simply because of a worker’s compensation claim, it is possible to be terminated while you have an open worker’s compensation...
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability benefits may be available for both physical and mental illnesses. In fact, many people apply for Social Security Disability for mental impairments such as depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. The unfortunate fact, though, is that these types of claims can be more difficult to get approved. However, understanding the type of evidence you will need to support your...
Continue ReadingAs we walk down the sidewalks of our cities and towns, most of us assume that they are safe and well-maintained. However, time and the elements take their toll on streets and sidewalks, leaving cracks in the pavement, for example, that can cause someone to trip and fall. Believe it or not, sidewalk injuries can be serious, even resulting...
Continue ReadingA common question clients ask, after the death of a spouse who was receiving Worker’s Compensation Benefits, is whether or not they are entitled to Workers Comp Survivor Benefits. There are certain eligibility requirements that must be met. The amount of benefits that may be received will also depend, in part, on the circumstances surrounding the spouse’s death. However,...
Continue ReadingTruck-related highway accidents are far too prevalent. In both Missouri and Arkansas, there were nearly 100 motor vehicle fatalities in 2012 that involved large commercial trucks. The reality is, accidents involving 18-wheelers are usually very serious, even catastrophic, due to the sheer size and weight of those trucks. A car is no match for an 80,000 pound commercial truck. ...
Continue ReadingThe majority of accidents or incidents resulting in personal injury are traumatic to some extent. However, not many are as traumatic as a vicious dog of imminent danger experienced before and during the attack, but also living with painful, and often permanent, injuries caused by the attack, can leave the victim scarred for life. Luckily, victims can also recover...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured or exposed to a dangerous substance or condition on the job, and you need to file a worker’s compensation claim, you need to prepare yourself for the Independent Medical Examination. This particular medical exam is quite different a routine exam at your doctor’s office. An Independent Medical Examination (IME) will be requested by your...
Continue ReadingDid you know that more than half of all dog bite victims are young children, under the age of 12? Indeed, some reports say that dog bites result in more emergency room visits for young children than broken bones. Clients sometimes ask are child dog bite cases worth more than when an adult is bitten. Each case is different,...
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