You are walking through a store and trip over something in the aisle. Should you file a lawsuit? If so, who do you sue and what evidence do you need to prove your case? Liability in a premises liability case depends on why you were on that particular property, and whether the property owner breached the particular duty owed...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured while visiting at a friend’s house, you have a very difficult decision to make. What course of action should you take? Most people typically do not want to file a lawsuit against a friend. But, on the other hand, if you aren’t able to cover your medical bills on your own, you will have...
Continue ReadingAuto insurance is definitely a lifesaver if you are ever in an auto accident, especially if your vehicle is totaled. Most of us are not prepared for the unexpected expenses of an auto accident. But what happens when the person at fault in the accident has no auto insurance, or not enough to cover your injuries. Unfortunately, the risk...
Continue ReadingIn an automobile accident, determining who should be sued is not usually that difficult. There is the at-fault driver and possibly the owner of the vehicle, if it is not the same person. Unless there are manufacturing issues with the vehicles, the case is pretty straightforward. The same is not true in truck accidents. That’s because trucking accidents involve...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
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