When you get hurt on the job, one of the first things you should look into is getting workers' compensation. Workers' compensation comes with several major benefits including being able to have your medical care covered, some of your lost wages replaced and have...
Year: 2019
How will you protect your limbs and your life this winter?
Although winters in Kansas can be mild, you would be wise to be prepared for severe conditions if your occupation requires you to spend time working outdoors. Safety authorities recommend the buddy system, by which pairs of workers look out for each other. Cold stress...
What are the 4 levels of appeals for disability applications?
You applied for Social Security Disability (SSD), and you thought you'd done everything you could to make it clear that you have a serious disability. You've struggled with your finances, learned to live with less and are just looking to get the financial security you...
4 tips to follow after you’re in a crash
Broken bones can be painful and life-altering. They can make it so you can't work or do the things you love. They can be broken so badly that you're forced to have surgeries or an amputation.If you're involved in a motor vehicle collision and have broken bones as a...
File your personal injury claim to get the compensation you need
When you're hurt, the last thing you want to do is to struggle with knowing how to pay for your medical care. You don't want to worry about affording food or knowing how you're going to pay your bills.That's why it's important to talk to your attorney about filing a...
2 medics, 1 firefighter harmed at scene of car crash
Every job can result in injuries. Sometimes, it's the very people who are there to protect others who end up getting hurt.Take, for example, a case that took place in Waynesville. The Waynesville Rural Fire Protection district reported that two paramedics and a...
Worker killed in New Holland construction plant in Wichita
When a construction team is at work, it's important that everyone is focused on the job at hand and making sure the equipment is safe. Whenever an error is made, there is a real risk that someone could get hurt or that a person could be killed.Take, for example, this...
Being a nurse could be as challenging as being a lion tamer
Before you became a nurse, you probably considered the workplace hazards that come with the job. After all, nursing, like firefighting and law enforcement, is high up on the list of most dangerous occupations nationwide, including Missouri. Some people say nursing is...
Crash in Kansas City leads to 1 death, at least 2 injured
Drivers need to pay attention on the roads. They need to watch where they're going and to give themselves enough time to make turns without forcing other traffic to slow down. Unfortunately, people are prone to human error, and those errors can result in significant...
You can fight for compensation after a personal injury
You and your children were traveling back from their school when you saw it: A large truck was heading toward you and was not slowing down. As that vehicle approached quickly, you looked for anywhere you could get out of the way, but there were no shoulders or areas...