If you are shopping for a new car, you should not let the salesperson tell you a backup camera is an upgrade or feature. After all, since 2018, federal regulations have required all new vehicles sold in the country to come with standard backup cameras. This is because...
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How strict is Missouri’s statute of limitations for accident claims?
To be as frank as possible, the filing restrictions for a Liberty, MO, motor vehicle accident (or injury) claim are quite strict. The law imposes statutes of limitations to discourage untimely and outright fraudulent claims. Even with rigid time limits, injured...
Understanding a loss of consortium claim in your personal injury case
Beyond the visible physical injuries that you may suffer following a car accident, other unseen repercussions could have an equally devastating impact on your life. These effects may not be evident at first, but it doesn’t mean that your life will not change. Loss of...
3 things to consider before settling your workers’ compensation claim
If you have been in a workplace accident that has resulted in your injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In Missouri, injured workers are entitled to compensation for medical care, lost wages and specific loss benefits that are...
Reasons your personal injury claim might be reduced or denied
Getting involved in a car accident can leave you emotionally and physically shaken. If the accident was caused by another party’s negligent or unlawful actions, you might be eligible to recover damages from the responsible party. However, there are times when either...
How do I prove that I sustained my injury while at work?
Workers’ compensation benefits can be a lifeline when you are hurt on the job, especially if the injury temporarily or permanently puts you out of work. While employers are required to offer some form of workers’ compensation coverage, accessing the benefits when you...
What happens after a slip and fall accident at work?
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone at any time, making them among the most reported work-related incidents. If you sustain an injury because of slippery flooring, uneven pathways or misplaced items, then you may qualify for Missouri Worker’s Compensation...
Can a car accident change your personality?
When you suffer physical injuries in a car accident, they may heal in time. This could take weeks, months or even years and certainly should not be something you take lightly. But you also don’t want to assume that you only have physical injuries. The truth is that...
How workers’ compensation disability works in Missouri
The rules that regulate workers' compensation are a little different in every state. Most Missouri employees can count on receiving full medical coverage if they get hurt on the job, thanks to workers ' compensation benefits. Workers unable to do their jobs because...
The driver who hit me left. Are they liable for the accident?
After you are involved in a vehicle accident, the other driver may leave without ever trying to exchange information with you. In Missouri, as in other states, this is termed as a “hit-and-run accident.” While the other driver may have believed they would fare better...
