Blog Posts in April, 2023

Appeals Court Affirms Workers’ Compensation When Injuries Were Not Instantaneous

A recent workers’ compensation case made it to a Missouri Court of Appeals after the employer claimed that the worker’s injury was not compensable because the accident did not immediately produce crippling symptoms. The case is a sign of how tilted the field of workers’ compensation law has become in Missouri. Worker Feels Symptoms Day After Accident The case is Harper v. Springfield Rehab & ...

What is the Difference Between First- and Third-Party Car Insurance?

Car insurance is not something that people like to think about. However, if you have been in a car accident , insurance is often something that you cannot stop thinking about. Understanding the difference between first-party insurance and third-party insurance is essential. It can also help you make an informed decision about what kinds of insurance to carry, which can better prepare you in the ...

Can a Disability Discrimination Award Reduce Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

In our last blog post about workers’ compensation law in Missouri, we looked at how workers’ compensation claims can become disability discrimination lawsuits . But what happens if you win your disability discrimination case and receive a settlement or verdict? Will the award reduce your workers’ compensation benefits ? The short answer is no. The Intersection Between Missouri’s Workers’ ...

What if a Pothole Caused My Car Accident?

Spring has sprung in St. Joseph and western Missouri, and that means potholes. Potholes and other unsafe road conditions can cause car accidents . When they do, victims may be able to hold the government accountable for their losses, though there are additional barriers and limitations to these personal injury claims . How Potholes Can Cause Car Accidents Potholes can cause a car accident in ...