People across Missouri tend to go about their daily activities without worrying too much about getting injured. The problem is that accidents often occur at times when we least expect them. Accidents can happen in places and situations that we may take for granted....
Year: 2021
Reasons your will may be contested
Planning for your eventual death can be one of the most difficult things to do. However, this is extremely necessary if you want to safeguard your legacy, give your family peace of mind, and have your wishes honored when you pass on. And writing your will is one of...
How do you make ends meet during a Social Security appeal?
If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are probably already dealing with financial hardship. You might have a medical issue that is serious enough that it prevents you from working, and you are not yet old enough to retire. It can...
If a worker dies on the job, can the spouse get their benefits?
Work-related deaths happen less frequently than employee injuries. However, there is always the risk of a work accident ending in the death of the employee. When someone dies while working, you can be sure a family somewhere is suffering and in great pain. Not only...
The lifetime complications of severe burn injuries
Burn injuries can occur in a variety of situations beyond your control. For example, motor vehicle accidents in St. Louis, Missouri, often result in burns, especially if a fire or explosion occurs. Some burns are relatively minor and may heal well with proper medical...
Don’t ignore nagging pain after a car accident
After a car accident, there is a chance that you could feel pretty good. Even though you’ve just been involved in a collision, your body will have released chemicals to keep you alert and mobile. This is part of the fight or flight response, which is good in the...
Yes, you do need an estate plan
Falling ill or dying without an estate plan could be a financial disaster for you and your family. That is the last thing you need on top of the personal pain such a situation would bring. A recent report from Caring.com found that 77% percent of people in the United...
Medical records are key in disability claims
Requesting disability benefits means showing the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you meet their definition of being disabled. This can lead to some confusion. A person may believe that their condition makes it impossible for them to work and thus assume that...
How much will workers’ compensation pay in disability benefits?
After a work injury or your diagnosis resulting in a job-acquired medical condition, claiming benefits from Missouri workers' compensation will help you during your recovery. You can count on full coverage for your medical treatment related to the work injury or...
3 steps to take after a slip-and-fall in a public place
People can suffer life-altering injuries while engaging in the most ordinary behaviors. You could fall and hit your head because the floor at the entrance to your apartment building is wet. You could break a bone if you trip over an exposed electrical cord near a...