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Why the number of Missouri Social Security Disability Claimants have increased

There has been much discussion recently about why the number of Missouri Social Security Disability Claimants have increased.  There are many factors and the Social Security Administration has compiled statistical evidence about "the mystery where all these disabled people have...
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Evidence in Missouri Social Security Disability and ObamaCare

Many of the phone calls I receive from people who have been denied Social Security Disability center on the evidence Social Security used to deny their case.  Many folks do not understand that it is not the job of the...
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Hit and run bicycle accident in Springfield Missouri

There is a recent article in the News-Leader about the tragic fatal hit and run bicycle accident in Springfield Missouri last month.  Murder charges have been filed not against the woman that hit and killed the young man, but the...

One Tweet Can Tank Your Missouri Personal Injury Case

You may think you can't live without Facebook or Twitter, but if you are in the middle of a Missouri personal injury case, you should consider it.  It is no secret that insurance adjusters may physically follow and investigate people making...

Winter driving tips from the Missouri Department of Labor

We have had some pretty bad weather for the last week in the Springfield Missouri area.  The snow totals for the month of December already beat all of last winter combined.  Here are some winter driving tips. Remember drivers have...
A young child stands outdoors in Springfield, Missouri, next to a red tricycle, smiling and holding a bicycle helmet above their head—showcasing the importance of safety to help prevent bicycle injuries.

Springfield Missouri Bicycle Injuries and Kids

The single biggest thing you can do to reduce serious injury among children riding bikes, skateboards, Rollerblades and similar wheeled products? Make sure your kids wear a helmet every time they ride. Here are some pretty interesting stats from Safekids.org that...
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Avoid Springfield Missouri Bicycle Accidents by Planning a Safer Route

There was a recent news story about the increase in the number of Springfield Missouri bicycle accidents.  A key to avoid Springfield Missouri bicycle accidents by planning a safer route. Every cyclist knows it can be dangerous to commute to...
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6 Things that can hurt your Missouri Workers Compensation case

Constantly we talk with people who have been injured on the job.  Many folks make crucial mistakes early in their case that can have negative effects.  There are a certain 6 things that can hurt your Missouri workers compensation case....

Am I “insured” under Missouri Social Security Disability?

A common question I get as a Missouri Social Security Disability Lawyer, even on cases I have won is ”Social Security says I’m insured though X date, does that mean they will cut me off then? “ or “what does...
Missouri Accident Lawyer

33,561 People Killed in Traffic Accidents in American Last Year

From the The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) news release yesterday. The 2012 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data indicating that highway deaths increased to 33,561 in 2012, which is 1,082 more fatalities than in...