2015 Articles
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Posted on Oct 19, 2015 By James M. Hoffmann
If you suffer an injury on the job, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. The compensation amount varies depending on the severity of the injury and its consequences. Some ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2015 By James M. Hoffmann
You may not be covered by Missouri workers' compensation insurance. What should you do if you are injured on the job? Workers’ compensation laws protect workers who suffer a job-related ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2015 By Matthew Willens
Car accident victims often suffer severe internal injuries, such as, internal bleeding and organ damage. The consequences of such internal injuries could be devastating and may result in partial or ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2015 By Matt Willens
Who is responsible for a no-contact motorcycle accident? Even if there is no contact between a motorcycle and a car, the driver of the car may still be held liable for the injuries and property damage ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Motorcycle riders are more likely than other vehicles to be involved in an accident. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for every mile traveled, there are 30 ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2015 By Matt Willens
While motorcycles represent only three percent of all vehicles registered in the U.S., around 14 percent of all deaths on the highway are caused by motorcycle accidents, according to the National ...
Continue reading "The Causes of Motorcycle Accidents - Prevention and Reduction" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Even though your car insurance policy covers your medical bills related to a car accident, it may not provide you immediate financial help. When you are involved in an auto accident, you and your ...
Continue reading "Dealing with Medical Bill Collectors After a Car Accident" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Some car accident injuries may not heal completely, even after extensive treatment. When an injury leaves a permanent or a long-term effect such as joint stiffness or scarring, a personal injury claim ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2015 By Matthew Willens
A common question most people involved in a car accident is whether or not they should hire a lawyer. The simple answer, in many cases, is yes, if you have suffered injuries or property damage in a ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2015 By Matthew Willens
Driving under the influence of alcohol caused over 300 deaths in 2013 alone, according to statistics from the Illinois DUI Fact Book. While a lot has been said about the increasing prevalence of drunk ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2015 By Matthew Willens
One of the most common childhood disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often lasts into adulthood. In fact, around 11 percent of kids in the United States suffer from ADHD, ...
Continue reading "Are ADHD Patients More Likely to Get Into Car Accidents?" »
Posted on Aug 19, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Accidents with vehicles stopped by the road side are a common occurrence. Anyone who pulls over to the side of the road in response to an emergency situation should turn on their hazard lights to ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2015 By Chris Hoffmann
Radner is impacted by his motorcycle accident injury on a daily basis and experiences constant pain. Motorcycle accidents can be caused by any number of factors. Weather, road conditions, defective ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2015 By Matthew Willens
A large number of car accidents are caused by mechanical defects in cars. By maintaining the vehicle in a good condition many accidents can be prevented. While you can get professional maintenance ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2015 By James M. Hoffmann
Overuse, or repetitive work place injuries don’t typically present from an accident. Rather, these types of injuries occur over time, as you continually use the same ranges of motion to complete ...
Continue reading "Receiving Workers Comp for Overuse Injuries: Knees and Shoulders" »
Posted on Jul 31, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence and you had to miss work because of it or you have missed out on other employment opportunities because of ...
Continue reading "Have You Missed Several Paychecks Due to a Car Crash?" »
Posted on Jul 23, 2015 By Matt Willens
People often associate the risks of DUI with four-wheel vehicles. Unfortunately, the risks of riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol are often overlooked. In the U.S., there are about nine ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
If you have ever been in a St. Louis car accident, then you already know how important your car insurance policy is. Regardless of who is at fault, it is often the car insurance policy that makes a ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2015 By Matt Willens
For any parent, teaching a teen child how to drive and then handing over the car keys is a stressful situation. The fact that a large number of car accidents involve teen drivers makes the situation ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
In the early morning hours of June 28th, a man was left lying on South Broadway after being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Pedestrian accidents in St. Louis are not uncommon and can lead to serious ...
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