A slip-and-fall lawsuit requires evidence that a property owner failed to warn you of a dangerous condition. Hazards, such as wet floors or broken elevators, require clearly visible warnings to prevent you from sustaining injuries in an on-premises accident. If you...
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Federal versus state workers’ compensation benefits
If you incur a workplace injury or illness, you might wonder if you qualify for workers' compensation. You also might be confused as to whether you can receive federal benefits or state compensation, or both. A number of resources exist to find answers, such as legal...
What are common office injuries?
Many people believe that workplace accidents and injury only occur to those who work in traditionally dangerous occupations, such as construction work or forestry. However, even if you work in a traditional office environment there are daily hazards. It is important...
The dangers of working retail
Take a moment to think about dangerous professions resulting in workers' compensation claims. Construction likely tops your list. Law enforcement ranks high, too. Believe it or not, you should add retail workers. An insurance provider study shows the average injured...
Understanding hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers
It may be easy for people in Liberty to see the massive semi-trucks traveling along local roads and highways and feel intimidated by their sheer size. Yet that intimidation is often tempered by the assumption that those operating these trucks are highly skilled. ...
What workers’ comp benefits are available to injured workers?
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations explains how injured workers entitled to workers’ compensation may seek disability benefits above and beyond their medical claim. The amount of your disability benefit may depend on the severity of your...
How can I prevent my teen from texting while driving?
As every parent knows, there’s probably no way to prevent your teenagers from engaging in actions that you consider displeasing or dangerous entirely, and texting while driving is one of these. Often, handing over the keys to a new driver in the shape of your son or...
What can I do after an accident with an uninsured driver?
Most states, including Missouri, require drivers to carry a minimum of auto liability insurance. However, that does not mean that all drivers comply. In the event you are involved in an accident with such a driver, navigating the aftermath can be complex. While there...
How to file a workers’ comp claim in Missouri
When you become injured or develop an injury as a result of your job duties, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. In Missouri, businesses with more than five employees and construction firms with more than one employee must carry workers' compensation...
Sun glare and pedestrian accidents
There are countless reasons why pedestrians are involved in accidents on the road. Sometimes, pedestrians are responsible for these incidents, such as those who cross the road inappropriately. Often, drivers are responsible for these wrecks, and there are a lot of...
