The very first thing to do, if you are bitten by a dog, is seek medical treatment right away. For purely health reasons, if you are not treated quickly, the bite may become infected, which can lead to ever worse problems. Topics covered in this report include: What to do if you are bitten by a dog Owner Liability...
Continue ReadingBeing attacked by a dog is a horrible and frightening experience. Unfortunately, it is very common. In fact, according to one article, a State Farm agent was quoted as saying the insurance company paid out more than $104 million in dog-bite liability claims last year. Who is responsible and how much compensation is the injured party entitled to, are...
Continue ReadingWorker’s compensation is a form of insurance that reimburses employees for medical care resulting from a workplace-related injury, illness or disease. In order for an employee to receive this reimbursement, he or she must give up the right to sue the employer for negligence related to the injury. The purpose is to provide benefits for employees without requiring proof...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can be minor and some can be severe. Depending on the line of work and the type of equipment used, some occupations tend to be more hazardous or to result in more serious, even catastrophic, injuries. One of the worst examples of a serious workplace injury is when someone loses a limb while operating heavy machinery. When...
Continue ReadingApplying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a very daunting process. In 2010, the approval rate at the initial application stage was only 35%. In Missouri, the rate is a little lower, at 33.6%. In Arkansas, it is a bit higher, at 42.9%. These discouraging statistics lead many clients to ask, are there certain medical conditions that lead...
Continue ReadingThe Social Security Disability program was designed to provide benefits for individuals with severe disabilities, whose physical or mental impairments prevent them from performing gainful work. In administering that program, each state has established what are referred to as Disability Determination Services agencies. These agencies are all 100% federally funded and their decisions are made according to the rules...
Continue ReadingWrongful Death Claims in Missouri and Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell The surviving family of someone who has died, as the result of a personal injury caused by someone else, has the legal right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death. Learn more about wrongful death claims in Arkansas and wrongful death claims in Missouri in this presentation.
Continue ReadingSome clients feel that hiring an attorney is not necessary after truck accidents if there is insurance coverage that applies to the claim. However, negotiating a settlement with an insurance company is not as easy as you may think. Contrary to what most people believe, an insurance company’s interests are usually not in line with the victim’s interests. Instead,...
Continue ReadingDetermining liability in a case where someone is injured on property belonging to someone else is usually based on negligence. Property owners have general duties to protect those who visit their property, especially when commercial property is involved. Injuries may result from lack of maintenance of walkways or staircases, or dangerous conditions created by wet and slippery floors. What...
Continue ReadingWe all know that riding motorcycles can be dangerous, as motorcyclists are more exposed to injury on the road than passengers in cars. Unfortunately, without the protections that cars provide, the risk of fatal injuries from motorcycle accidents is generally higher. If you have a loved one who dies in motorcycle accident, you can bring a legal action against...
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