COVID-19 relaxed the rules and opened the door for clients to hire a lawyer online. But there are plenty of reasons other than COVID-19 to choose a remote personal injury attorney. You may have a busy or hectic schedule that precludes office visits to your lawyer, or an injury may have left you homebound. That is why you might...
Continue ReadingFrom cooks to factory workers, many Missouri employees work with heat, flames, sparks, and chemicals daily, putting them at risk of severe burns. Under Missouri state law, employees burned on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp laws apply regardless of who caused the injury. In other words, it doesn’t matter if your carelessness or an employer’s...
Continue ReadingThe amount of compensation in spinal cord injury settlements mostly depends on the severity of the damage and its effects. In cases involving permanent and severe injuries, many victims require adaptive devices, rehabilitation, and long-term care. But there is no such thing as an average settlement for a spinal cord injury because each case is unique, and compensation varies...
Continue ReadingIf you are an auto accident victim or suffered an injury through no fault of your own in Missouri, you’re probably worrying about how to pay your bills. Creditors don’t stop sending bills because you’re out of work after an accident. Fortunately, we can help. Consider talking to our personal injury attorney in Missouri, Wesley Cottrell from the Cottrell...
Continue ReadingWhen someone else’s negligent actions have injured you, you could have the legal right to pursue compensation. Hiring a lawyer can help you handle all the legal aspects of your claim. Understandably, some people are concerned about the potential costs of legal representation and want to know how to hire a personal injury attorney for free. Most people don’t...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, you may be wondering how long you have to file a lawsuit if settlement negotiations aren’t successful or seem to be dragging on. So, what is the statute of limitations on a car accident in Kansas? Here’s what you need to know about the statute and when it applies. If you have questions, contact the Kansas...
Continue ReadingOver the past couple of years, the coronavirus has caused many people’s lives to be turned upside down. A lot of frontline workers have contracted the disease due to their close contact with others. If you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 due to work, you may be wondering, does workers’ comp cover COVID? Here’s everything you need to know about...
Continue ReadingIn short, yes. You may be able to collect both VA disability and Social Security disability benefits. In reality, however, the answer will depend on a variety of factors specific to your particular case. If you’re not sure where to begin, we’re here to help. Use our guide below to learn more about VA disability and Social Security and...
Continue ReadingMedical malpractice cases are often catastrophic for the victims involved. But medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death can be just as devastating for the surviving family members. Unfortunately, however, these types of wrongful death medical malpractice cases are more common than you might think. In fact, according to a 2016 Johns Hopkins study, 10% of all deaths in the...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is never easy. If the death can be attributed to the negligent or careless behavior of another person or entity, you may be able to receive compensation by filing a claim for wrongful death or a survival action. No amount of money can truly compensate you for the loss of a loved one, but being...
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