Missouri Bicycle Accidents are on the rise
Missouri bicycle accidents are on the rise. There are any number of reasons: Driver inattention due to cell phone usage or texting, more young people are riding bikes instead of having a car. There is a lot of misconception about...
Missouri Uninsured Motorists Accident Hit and Run
KY-3 recently ran an interesting report regarding Springfield Missouri averaging 120 hit and run accidents a month. The reasons are many, but I think a very common cause is the lack of insurance or a valid drivers license on the part...
Missouri Workers Compensation Death Benefits
Missouri Workers Compensation Death Benefits According to Missouri law, if a worker dies as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease, the employee’s family is entitled to: 1. Burial Expense - payment of expenses for burial, up to $5,000.00. 2. Weekly...
Springfield Missouri Workers Compensation
If you are hurt at work your Missouri work comp payments are determined primarily by your normal pay rate. There are other factors and methods that ensure your compensation rate is fair and accurate, however your employers insurance company does not...
Missouri Second Injury Fund – Workers Compensation Lawyers
The Missouri Second Injury Fund (SIF) is a fund managed by the Treasurer of the State of Missouri and defended by the Missouri Attorney General. The SIF money comes from a workers compensation surcharge placed on work comp insurance premiums...
Springfield Missouri Social Security Disability benefits for Back pain
Back Pain is one of the main things that qualifies individuals for in Springfield Missouri Security disability benefits for back pain claimants. One of the fastest ways to be approved for Social Security disability benefits for back pain is if your condition...
What should you do if you are injured in a Missouri Work Accident?
What should you do if you are injured in a Missouri work accident? Missouri Workers Compensation Law provides that the employee must give the employer written notice of the injury within thirty (30) days of the date of accident (or...
Social Security Disability in Springfield Missouri
Many people who face the decision of whether they should apply for Social Security disability in Springfield Missouri have many issues that need to be considered as to whether their claim will ultimately be successful. A very common misconception is...
What are Missouri Social Security Disability Claimants Doing Wrong?
We get a lot of questions from Springfield Missouri Social Security Disability claimants regarding their case and what they need to do to win their case. Every case is different, but there are some common mistakes which can hurt your...
Common Social Security Disability Questions from KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer Part 5
I was asked to sit on the Springfield Missouri Bar Association Call a Lawyer program on KY3.There were some common Social Security Disability questions or complaints that I heard several times. I will try to answer some of them over...