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Workers’ compensation insurance is intended to provide medical reimbursement and wage relief for workers who sustain an on-the-job injury. In that state of Missouri, employers with more than five employees must carry workers’ comp insurance. In the state of Illinois, all companies who employ people must carry workers’ comp insurance. While there are some exceptions […]

The average personal injury lawsuit takes six months to one year to settle. Cases that go to trial may take two years or more. Factors that help determine how long it takes to settle a personal injury lawsuit include: The severity of the injuries The number of people involved The complexities of the accident While

When you sustain an injury in an accident, you may be able to obtain sufficient compensation through an insurance settlement. On some occasions, insurance will cover the cost of medical expenses and related damages, enabling you to recover without incurring out of pocket expenses. Insurance should not, however, be relied on in cases of serious

Highway 63, which runs north and south throughout the state, has been deemed the most dangerous highway in Missouri. Seeing nearly 180 fatalities over the past 10 years. Some stretches of 63 have only two lanes and no barrier between traffic moving in opposite directions. According to an article from NRP, however, the cost of

Injury in a truck accident is often severe. Many victims of truck accidents are faced with expensive hospital bills, wages lost due to an inability to work, and other expenses related to their accident. In most cases, taking legal action is the best way to get the compensation needed to cover these mounting expenses. But