Liable Parties in Semi Truck Tire Blowout Accidents
When tire tread becomes old or worn, there can be a sudden tire failure. This is a dangerous situation for any vehicle, but big rig accidents can be especially hazardous. This is why truck drivers and fleet companies are required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations regarding truck maintenance, including commercial vehicle…
Read MoreUnderstanding Jurisdiction in Out-of-State Car Accidents
Americans put more miles on their cars than drivers in every other country in the world. In fact, we travel by car 40 percent further than Canadians and 60 percent further than Australians each year. Many of those miles are logged in interstate travel, as vacations and family visits often have us crossing state lines…
Read MoreWhat are the Requirements for Obtaining a Graduated Driver License in MO?
If you are a teenager applying for your first driver’s license in the state of Missouri, you will have to complete the steps of the graduated driver license (GDL) program. There are a few different stages of licensing, and each has its own restrictions and qualifications. Receiving Your Learners Permit The first step most teenagers…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation as an Independent Contractor?
If you work in any field and are classified as an independent contractor, you should understand that you won’t be covered by an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Even in dangerous jobs such as roofing, building, road construction, and warehouse work, if you’re not a regular employee, your injuries and illnesses won’t be covered by workers’…
Read MoreCan My Employer Terminate My Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
When a worker is injured on the job or becomes ill due to a workplace exposure, he is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover the cost of medical care and lost wages while he is unable to work. The worker’s ability to perform job duties will be assessed by a doctor chosen by…
Read MoreCan I sue a third party when I’m injured at work and still receive workers’ comp benefits?
No matter what your work environment is, you can have an accident that leaves you injured. Some of these accidents are just that—an accident that’s no one’s fault. Other accidents are caused by the worker’s carelessness and still others are caused by employer negligence. Regardless of the injury cause, an employee is entitled to collect workers’…
Read MoreCan a Wrongful Death Claim be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
Maybe. Many judgments for negligence can be discharged under the bankruptcy code. However, there are some injuries and damages judgments that cannot be discharged, which include certain claims for injuries and damages resulting from reckless conduct and grossly negligent conduct. Alcohol related drunk driving accident injury and damage judgments and punitive damage judgments are not…
Read MoreWhat is a Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam?
When you’re injured at work or become ill due to exposure to a toxic substance in the workplace, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp is an insurance program employers are required to enroll in that is designed to cover the medical expenses and other damages suffered by employees while on the job. However,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Have to Prove to Win My Car Accident Claim?
When you are injured in a car crash caused by another driver’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your expenses. Some of these cases are clear-cut. The other driver admits fault—or cannot deny fault due to charges filed by the police or other undeniable evidence—and his insurance company pays the claim without question. Often,…
Read MoreHow Does PIP Help Me if I am Hurt in a Car Accident in Kansas?
Under Kansas law, you’re required to purchase a minimum amount of automobile insurance coverage in order to drive your vehicle. Because Kansas is a no-fault state, the types and amounts of insurance you’ll need is different than in at-fault states, where the negligent driver is responsible for fully compensating victims for their injuries. In the…
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