Social Security Disability

Overview of Disabled Widow Insurance Benefits

No matter the circumstances, losing a spouse can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. However, matters can feel especially challenging when the surviving spouse also has a disability and relied on the income of their spouse as a result.  In these scenarios, you may be entitled to disabled widow benefits to help you move forward in the aftermath of...

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Car Accidents

Am I Responsible If I Lend My Car and They Have an Accident?

Liability for car accidents can be tricky in nearly any situation, but when the at-fault driver doesn’t own the vehicle that caused the accident, the question of liability can be that much more complicated. So, before you let someone borrow your car, be sure to understand how you might be held responsible for any injuries or damages they may...

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Workers' Compensation

What Is A Second Injury Fund?

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...

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How Does the ADA Affect My Social Security Disability Claim in Rogers, AR?

Missouri 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...

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Auto Accidents

Most Common Types of Car Accidents in Arkansas

When 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...

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Auto Accidents

What Does "Meeting the Threshold" Mean in Accident Cases?

In 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...

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp Claim – Which Should I File?

When 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...

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Car Accidents

Compensation for Accident Claims that Exceed Policy Limits

Car 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...

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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Arkansas and Missouri

Depending 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...

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Personal Injury claim in Arkansas

What to Consider When Choosing an Arkansas Personal Injury Lawyer

A 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...

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