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...
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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...
Is someone accidentally tailgating you?
People tend to think of tailgaters as angry, aggressive drivers. The only reason they’re tailgating, it’s assumed, is that they want to go faster and they’re angry that no one else is doing it. Tailgating is their way of trying to make you speed up or move over. This...
Navigating life with a spinal cord injury
Injury to the spinal cord, which can result from auto accidents, falls, and other impacts to the head and neck, leads to significant disability. Understanding the physical and mental health effects of this type of injury can help guide the path forward. Review the...
What kind of documents do you need for a personal injury claim?
If you are hurt as a result of another party’s fault, you should consider filing for compensation for your injury, property damage and lost wages. However, to file a successful claim, it is important that you gather the right documentation. The right documentation for...
The three D’s that contribute to many major car crashes
Motor vehicle collisions occur for lots of different reasons. Uneven roads, poorly maintained vehicles and inclement weather can all lead to wrecks. However, a large number of crashes every year are the direct result of people's bad driving decisions. Three driving...
How do TBIs manifest?
Often, the biggest potential risks you face after a head injury involve the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular can have a severe impact on your brain health. This in turn impacts the overall health of your body and your quality of life. Thus, it is...