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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If you have ever gotten sick on a weekend, then you know what a hassle it is to go to the emergency room on a weekend. Unless you have a visible serious injury or are obviously severely ill, then you can expect to wait for a very long time. Beyond that, it is no fun…
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Workers’ compensation laws in Missouri require that employers pay for medical treatment for injuries sustained by workers while they are at work, but there is a lot more to workers’ compensation than just having your medical bills paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance instead of your own health insurance. If your workplace injury leaves…
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Getting injured at work can cause an inordinate amount of stress and pressure, and when you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, you have to take into consideration the ramifications – specifically, what actions can or will your employer take against you? If your injury requires a lighter duty than you were hired to…
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If you’ve been involved in an Illinois car accident, you already know the stress that comes in the aftermath. In addition to dealing with whatever injuries you’ve suffered in the crash, you’re also forced to deal with doctors and their billing departments, insurance companies, and law enforcement. The last thing you need is to handle…
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If you were recently involved in a motor vehicle collision, it’s important that you get in touch with an auto accident attorney as soon as you can. If you wait too long, it could be difficult for the legal team to gather all the information that they need to build a strong case for you…
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Annually, just under 100,000 work zone accidents occur nationwide, with most of these collisions occurring on major highways and interstates. In the past five years, 4,400 people have died in work zone accidents and roughly 200,000 people have been injured. Although many people believe that construction workers are the most at risk in a work…
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It’s that time again. The most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are meant to be a peaceful season when people gather to enjoy each other’s company, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the year ahead. We bustle about, going to holiday parties, seeing friends and family, and picking up the…
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Imagine you’re driving along, minding your own business, heading out of town on Interstate 270. Suddenly, a big rig in the left lane begins to merge right on top of you, squeezing you out and forcing you to either speed up or slow down. Your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, you make your…
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The law on car accidents in Edwardsville, Illinois, requires negligent drivers to pay for the property that is damaged as well as the injuries that the driver inflicts on others. But, there are drivers in the state who do not have automobile insurance coverage. If an underinsured motorist injures someone else in Illinois, even if…
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When you are involved in a car accident in Kirkwood, Missouri, it is important that you take particular steps to protect the value of your claim for a personal injury. Statistically, most people are involved in a car accident at some point in their lives. But, it is the brutality of the crash that will…
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While organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) help to make the work environment healthier and safer for workers, the workplace remains one of the most common places to fall victim to an injury. Laws for workers’ compensation in Kirkwood, Missouri, are designed to help people who have suffered an injury on…
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Imagine a foggy day in St. Louis, Missouri, where you are traveling down the I-44 on your way home from work. It is so stormy that you can hardly see the Gateway Arch on your journey. You begin slowing down to get off the highway when a car crashes into you from behind. Your first…
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