If you have ever filed a Workers’ Compensation claim, you may be familiar with the “Second Injury” Fund. The Second Injury Fund is a fund maintained by the State, which is subsidized by a surcharge imposed on the Employer’s Workers Compensation premiums. The purpose of the fund is to provide additional benefits to injured workers, under specific situations. Our...
Continue ReadingGetting into a car accident with no insurance can result in a number of penalties, such as fines, license suspension, and even jail time. However, the extent and severity of the consequences will also depend on who was at fault for causing the accident. Use our guide below to learn more about what to do if you’ve been in...
Continue ReadingMissouri residents with disabilities face many challenges, including receiving appropriate benefits and accommodations at work. It is common for people who qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits to also be entitled to accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Let our Joplin, MO Social Security Disability attorneys explain the interplay between these two types of benefits available...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to car accidents, there can be a wide range of vehicles involved, varying causes, and differing types of crashes, like rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, or T-bone collisions. The most common types of car accidents in Arkansas involve passenger vehicles. If you were in a car accident, you need time to heal. Requesting crash reports, talking to...
Continue ReadingIn auto accident cases, and most other personal injury cases, the person who is injured will seek compensation for his or her injuries by filing a lawsuit. Typically, the compensation is for medical treatment that was required as a result of the accident, as well as compensation for the estimated costs of any possible future medical care. In auto...
Continue ReadingWhen workers get hurt on the job in Missouri or Arkansas, they face an important decision regarding their legal options for seeking compensation. Generally, there are two avenues to pursue legal action. While workers’ compensation provides immediate benefits (like medical coverage), personal injury claims allow for the pursuit of additional compensation. When choosing between a claim for workers’ comp...
Continue ReadingCar accidents. They are often unavoidable despite our best efforts to drive safely. We simply cannot dictate what others do on the road. Car accidents come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes the damages are relatively low, and recovering compensation is a simple process. A low-speed accident causing less than $5,000 or $10,000 might take only a few weeks...
Continue ReadingDepending on when you grew up, your parents may have required you to wear a helmet whenever you road your bike or skateboard. The same rules should apply to motorcycles – and they do, since 1967. Back then, the federal government required every state to enact motorcycle helmet laws. If they did not, the state would not qualify for...
Continue ReadingA personal injury attorney can help you if you’re injured in an accident. They can inform you of your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. However, you may not know what to consider when choosing an Arkansas personal injury lawyer. A good attorney should listen to your needs, make the legal process as painless as possible, and...
Continue ReadingNegligence is a legal theory that helps courts determine liability in many personal injury cases. It’s generally defined as a failure to act with the level of care expected of a reasonable person under similar circumstances. If an injured victim can prove negligence, they may be able to recover compensatory damages against the responsible party. However, what happens if...
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