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May
2019
Workers’ Compensation Trial After Bulldozing Death
A trial in California is going to settle some important questions about workers’ compensation in the state. Workers’ Compensation Trial Over Death of Firefighter On trial is Ian Czirban , the owner of Czirban Concrete Construction. His company contracted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to provide firefighting services during the Big Sur Fire back in 2016. ...
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May
2019
Motorcycle Helmets and Car Inspections in Missouri Bill
A new bill can change numerous parts of the traffic code if signed by the Missouri governor. One of the most important changes would allow most motorcyclists to ride without a helmet. Another important change would reduce the number of times that vehicles in Missouri have to be inspected. Senate Bill 147 Changes Traffic Code Senate Bill 147 , which was passed on the last day of the session in the ...
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May
2019
What is the Workers’ Compensation Trade-Off?
We frequently refer to workers’ compensation in Missouri as a “trade-off” involving employers and employees. But what gets traded, and why? What Employees Give Up for Workers’ Compensation The biggest thing that employees give up is their ability to sue their employers in court with a personal injury lawsuit . In many workplace injury situations, the employer contributed to the injury at least in ...
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May
2019
Car Accidents and Missouri’s Joint and Several Liability Law
An often overlooked question that can come up after a car accident is who will pay to cover the costs of what happened. While it is not a pressing concern in some cases, it can be a crippling one in others, especially when the crash was caused by someone who was uninsured. Practical Problems at the End of a Car Accident Lawsuit Contrary to what many people think, people who have been found ...
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May
2019
Workers Hurt in Rural Areas More Likely to Be Prescribed Opioids
A study investigating workers’ compensation in Missouri found that injured workers in rural areas were more likely to be prescribed opioids than urban workers. The discrepancy is not insignificant, though there are numerous factors that could be in play. Study Investigates Opioid Prescriptions After Workplace Injuries The study was conducted by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute . It ...
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