In Missouri Workers Compensation cases, settlements or “stipulations” as they are known, are often accomplished through a process known as mediation. Parties often voluntarily agree to engage in mediation. I have found that mediation is a highly effective tool to … Read More
If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits in Arkansas, it is quite possible that your social security disability claim has been denied. You should know that you’re not alone – nearly 70% of initial applications are denied. So … Read More
You may be surprised to know that in our experience, most of the time, your employer has no involvement in the settlement of your Missouri work comp claim. Injured workers rarely make their employer “mad” for hiring a work comp … Read More
You are entitled to medical care and payment of your medical bills when injured in a Missouri work compensation case. While that may sound great, under Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law you don’t get to pick the doctor. Your employer will … Read More
Even if your own doctor has told you that he or she doesn’t think you could work and that you are disabled, the Social Security Administration (SSA) probably defines “disabled” differently. Unfortunately, it’s Uncle Sam’s definition that matters when it … Read More
Many people enjoy riding their motorcycle simply for the freedom and pleasure of riding in the Ozarks. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be risky. One of the biggest dangers to motorcyclists is car and truck drivers on the road, … Read More
If you have torn your ACL in a Missouri Workers’ Compensation injury, you are entitled to Missouri Workers’ Compensation benefits. Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common Missouri workers’ compensation injuries. If you are … Read More
When the workers’ compensation insurance company, the injured worker, and possibly their attorneys reach an agreement for a Missouri workers’ compensation settlement, the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation will oversee the stipulation of settlement and must approve it for it … Read More
As a driver, have you ever been inconvenienced by a bicyclist on the road? More than likely, you’ve experienced the frustration that comes with being “stuck” behind a slow-moving cyclist on a busy road, but it’s important to realize that … Read More
The first step in getting approved for disability benefits is to complete the Social Security Disability application. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requests a lot of information from you in this application, but it’s necessary for them to make a … Read More