A Construction Accident Lawyer must be familiar with all of the laws that apply to workplace injuries, including the standards established by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These standards are official rules and regulations that are legally binding. If an employer violates any of the OSHA standards, and that violation leads to the personal injury of an...
Continue ReadingIf you were recently injured at work, you may be wondering how to file a workers’ comp claim in Oklahoma. You have come to the right place. This article discusses the steps to take to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to as well as how long you have to file a workers’ comp claim. Remember, the...
Continue ReadingUnder Arkansas law, when you are injured while at work, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The purpose of these benefits is to provide monetary compensation while you recover from your injuries until you are able to return to work. Notably, however, the benefits you may be entitled to receive could change over time as you...
Continue ReadingNo 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...
Continue ReadingLiability 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...
Continue ReadingIf you have ever filed a Workers’ Compensation claim, you may be familiar with the “Second Injury” Fund. A second injury fund helps cover workers’ compensation costs when a new injury worsens a pre-existing disability. It reduces employer liability to encourage hiring or retaining disabled workers. The fund is funded by assessments on employers and insurance carriers. The Second...
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...
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