If you or someone you know sustains an injury due to another person’s negligent actions, it may be prudent to pursue the liable party for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. For this to happen, you need to file a personal injury lawsuit as provided for by...
Year: 2022
3 factors that affect your risk of a workplace injury
There are many factors that influence if or when you’ll get hurt on the job. Among them include how long you’ve been on the job, the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and on which shift you work. Knowing the risks and how these factors influence your...
Do you need to put your life insurance in your estate plan?
Not everyone buys life insurance, but those who do are trying to safeguard the future for their family. If something unexpected happens to them, they want to know that their family has that safety net. They can use the money from the insurance policy in many different...
Why is it harder to get SSD with invisible disabilities?
Many classifications of medical illnesses and disabilities help determine if someone is considered disabled in the eyes of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Losing a limb, blindness and skin diseases are all disabilities that might qualify someone for Social...
The most common workplace injuries and illnesses for nurses
Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system of the U.S. They offer life-saving healthcare services to patients in the state and across the country. They are also responsible for providing educational services, working in clinics and providing health...
Hit by a driver on July Fourth? Check if they were drunk
If another driver crashes into you, discovering the factors that led them to do so will be crucial to claiming compensation. While alcohol can play a role in a crash at any time of year, it is more frequent than ever over the July Fourth weekend. New Year's Day is the...
3 questions to ask yourself when creating an estate plan
Many people put off estate planning because they have no idea where to start. While estate plans can be complex, they can also be simple and having even a basic one in place is far better than having none at all. Here are three questions that can help you make a start...
What happens if you die without a will in Missouri?
You determine what happens to your property and to the people who depend on you in the event of an emergency by creating an enforceable estate plan. Some people only draft wills, while others may create comprehensive estate plans that include powers of attorney,...
3 accidents that can lead to traumatic brain injuries
Accidents happen all the time. And while some end with nothing more than dirt on your pants and a little bit of embarrassment, others can leave you with life-altering injuries. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain following an accident is traumatic...
Making sure a non-citizen spouse is covered in your estate plan
Many people who are married to someone who has not yet obtained their U.S. citizenship delay their estate planning. They assume – wrongly – that a person who isn’t a citizen can’t inherit money. If your spouse hasn’t yet obtained their citizenship – or perhaps...