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...
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...
Continue ReadingThere are more serious legal consequences, for the at-fault driver, following a hit-and-run accident in Missouri. The term refers to an accident where the guilty driver leaves the sign of the accident, after causing injuries and damage. Not only are there civil consequences, but there are also possible criminal consequences, as a result of fleeing the scene. Knowing the...
Continue ReadingThe short answer is yes, surgery can increase a workers’ compensation settlement. However, surgery is just one factor that can affect the final settlement amount. Undergoing surgery has very real physical and emotional impacts. Above all, when considering whether to undergo surgery, it’s important to make the right choice for your health—not for the possible increase in payout. How...
Continue ReadingAfter sustaining an injury from a defective product, you may wonder how long you have to file a product liability lawsuit. Product liability is the legal liability of a manufacturer for producing or selling a faulty product. You can base a product liability lawsuit on defective product design, hidden defects, failure to warn, malfunctions, or flawed manufacturing processes. Missouri...
Continue ReadingThe purpose of Workers’ Compensation is to provide benefits to covered employees who suffer a job-related injury. Under the Workers’ Compensation system, the employee is not required to prove fault in order to receive benefits, as long as that employee releases potential legal claims against the employer for that injury. In the event of a worker’s death, workers’ compensation...
Continue ReadingIf you have a debilitating disability that prevents you from working, you might ask, Do I qualify for disability payments? Qualifying for Social Security disability can be a difficult and confusing process. Social Security benefits are taxpayer-funded, and the government requires that applicants provide an extensive amount of paperwork before providing the disability benefit. Even when individuals qualify for...
Continue ReadingIn some workers’ compensation cases, the injured employee has suffered some form of permanent disability, as the result of a complex injury. In those types of cases, the injured employee’s medical condition is likely to change as time passes, often in unforeseen ways. In these situations, where there is a question or concern about the future status of your...
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