The spinal cord is one of the worst parts of the body to injure, because it controls nerves that lead to almost every other part of the body. Trauma to the spinal cord can cause all kinds of problems, ranging from chronic pain to paralysis. It is no wonder that medical researchers currently make research…
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When you first got a car after learning to drive, the biggest factor in your choice of car was probably price. Even if your parents helped you pay for the car, they probably would not want to get a new, luxurious car for an inexperienced driver. After all, even the most careful drivers will probably…
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Workers’ compensation is money paid by employers or their insurance companies to workers who are injured while performing their work duties. The purpose of the money is to pay the worker’s medical expenses and, in some cases, to make up for the worker’s lost income, until he or she is well enough to return to…
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Just driving past a construction site can give you an idea of its many hazards. There is a reason that it makes sense to block off roads near a construction site. Cranes, dump trucks, and cherry pickers are fascinating to preschoolers, but if you ever set foot on a construction site, the potential for construction…
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If you’ve had the Mirena IUD implanted, there are some things you should know – Mirena has been associated with device migration, organ perforation and now, pseudotumor cerebri (false brain tumors). Pseudotumor cerebri, or PTC for short, can cause vision issues, migraines, dizziness and/or ringing in the ears. Mirena is an IUD that releases levonorgestrel,…
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It would be nice if there could just be a straight, simple answer to this very common question; sadly, “it depends” is as simplified and accurate as it gets. You can only find out what your case is worth after you investigate, establish liability, determine the extent, severity, and duration of your injuries, and myriad…
DetailsIt’s a common enough question, and believe it or not, there’s a simple enough answer: Because they will take your case on a contingency, hiring an experienced personal injury attorney with Walton Telken Foster could cost you nothing out of pocket – they’ll even travel to meet with you if traveling to their office is…
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Semi trucks, otherwise referred to as tractor trailers or sometimes simply “trucks” (not to be confused with pickup trucks) can be very dangerous on freeways and surface streets alike. In Edwardsville, MO, truck accidents are a common occurrence you may have noticed. You might not think about it every day, but any time you drive…
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Almost all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and to pay for a worker’s medical expenses related to an injury the worker sustained on the job or an illness that was caused mostly or entirely by exposure to dangerous substances on the job. If the employer fails to pay the workers’ compensation benefits…
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Are you or someone you love currently taking drugs that contain saxagliptin or alogliptin? If so, you may be at an increased risk of heart failure, and if you already suffer from heart or kidney disease, you’re at an even higher risk, according to U.S. health officials. Sold as Onglyza or Kombiglyze XR, it is…
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The first thing that comes to mind when many people hear the phrase “workers’ compensation” is a single incident at work that resulted in a traumatic injury. For example, a contractor who broke his arm after falling off of a ladder at work would certainly be entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is not just…
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Missouri workers’ compensation law provides a variety of benefits to those injured on the job. The following information will provide you some general information about how you can estimate what your workers’ compensation payment might be, but because each individual case is as unique as the individual involved, the actual amount you receive may vary…
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Did you know that approximately one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. are caused by individuals driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)? Further, these drivers frequently make a habit of driving impaired, and their actions impact more than just themselves. Furthermore, younger drivers are more likely to drive impaired, and…
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In the state of Missouri, employees that die as a result of performing their regular job functions (including workplace accidents and diseases contracted from doing their jobs) are entitled to burial expenses (up to $5,000) and weekly benefits (the payments are divided equally among those eligible to receive it). If the deceased was married at…
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Workers’ compensation is payment provided by an employer to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of workers who get injured on the job. Almost all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and it must provide the money owed to injured workers without delay. If you have been injured at work but have…
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