Immediately following an accident, you may receive treatment or an evaluation from emergency medical personnel on the scene. If you have any reason to believe that you have an injury, be sure to schedule a checkup with your doctor. Back pain can start out minor and get worse over time if not treated promptly. This pain can also radiate to other areas of the body, which can cause you to experience body fatigue and soreness when sitting, standing, and walking.
Car crashes cause the body to move forward and backward quickly, which can cause many back and neck injuries. Injuries to the spine can lead to long-term pain and degenerative diseases if not treated. Your doctor can order diagnostic tests to check for fractures, herniated discs, or other damage. It’s much easier to treat these problems immediately after the accident and you can generally expect a quicker recovery.
The impact of a car crash can cause spinal fractures, where one or more vertebrae shatter or crack. Back sprains and strains, where the tendons or ligaments are injured, can be very painful and limit your ability to move freely. Herniated discs can cause weakness or numbness which can get worse if not treated.
Some symptoms that you may experience that can indicate an underlying back injury include headaches, numbness, back pain, and neck pain. Back injuries can lead to degenerative spinal conditions over time. Treatment for back injuries may include surgery, physical therapy, and injections.
When you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident that happened due to another driver’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Victims of car crashes often require much time to recover, which may lead to time off from work. Medical bills and costs associated with physical therapy can be very expensive. A successful personal injury lawsuit can provide you with funds to help you pay for those unexpected expenses.
]]>The woman had been heading northbound when she switched to the southbound lane to attempt a pass. There was a car heading south in that lane. The woman’s 2006 Toyota Highlander struck the southbound vehicle head-on. She did not survive the forceful impact of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the southbound vehicle initially survived his injuries when the Highlander struck him head-on. The 67-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead just after 6:30 a.m. Highway 47 was closed to traffic for several hours after the fatal collision while rescue crews and investigators navigated the aftermath.
In cases like this, where a motorist has breached a double yellow line to make an unsafe lane change, a fatal collision that was otherwise preventable may occur. Missouri law allows an immediate family member of a fatally injured victim to seek justice by filing a wrongful death claim in civil court. When the party deemed responsible is killed, a claim may be filed against the decedent’s estate. Wrongful death litigation is stressful, which is why most people prefer to take a backseat in court by asking experienced personal injury attorneys to act on their behalf.
]]>If you suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be wondering what this means for you going forward. You might wonder how you can recover from this type of event and who may be to blame. Dangerous and preventable property conditions may be to blame for what happened to you rather than clumsiness or other factors.
In certain situations, a slip-and-fall accident or trip-and-fall accident could be the result of negligent maintenance and dangerous property conditions. There may be a higher chance of these types of events during the winter months, when ice and snow may hinder safety and lead to a higher chance of an accident. Property owners are typically responsible for accumulations of ice and snow, particularly if it keeps people from safely walking in the area. They should clear hazards in a prompt and timely manner, even if they are naturally occurring.
This is also the case when you are walking outdoors in Missouri public areas. Public sidewalks, parking lots and walkways should be free from debris and other hazards that could cause you to fall. Slip-and-fall accidents may not seem like a serious accident, but they can lead to debilitating pain and injuries that can impact you long-term.
After a slip-and-fall accident, you will benefit from an immediate explanation of your legal options. It is possible that you are eligible for compensation through a civil claim, but these cases are time-sensitive. It is imperative that you seek counsel regarding how you can move forward with holding the liable parties accountable for your losses, as well as your pain and suffering. You may find it helpful to seek an assessment of your potential premises liability claim as soon as possible.
]]>The mother fractured her spine and pelvis. She was transported to a different hospital than her child. The woman’s sister spoke with reporters, saying that while her sister suffered terrible physical injuries, the pain she feels from losing her daughter surpasses them all. The young girl was pronounced dead Thursday morning after tests confirmed she had no brain activity.
Every loss of human life causes grief. When a child dies, that grief is intensified, and when it is later determined that the incident that caused the death may have been preventable, it only makes matters worse. In this case, the family believes that proper road maintenance and pothole repair could have prevented the accident.
Some states bar lawsuits stemming from damages associated with potholes. However, Missouri is not one of them. When a fatal collision occurs, an immediate family member may file a wrongful death claim against all parties who are deemed responsible for monetary damages, including those responsible for road maintenance.
]]>A 50-year-old woman from Bates City was driving the Kia that blew through the stop sign in Cass County. The vehicle crashed into a Honda Pilot that was carrying multiple occupants. The Honda is said to have flipped several times before coming to a rest. Tragically, a 9-year-old child was killed. Three other children, ages 6, 9 and 14, also suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident.
The driver believed to have been at fault was rushed to a hospital in serious condition. Three adults who were in the vehicle that she hit were also hurt. Because the child who died was a minor, her identity was not released to the public. That is a policy followed by the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Many Missouri fatal collisions occur at intersections. Failing to stop at a red light or stop sign places anyone nearby at risk, including pedestrians and occupants of other vehicles. Incidents like this one often result in personal injury litigation, when either a recovering victim or the immediate family member of a deceased victim files a legal claim to seek financial recovery for their losses in civil court. The first step in that process is to consult with an experienced and compassionate attorney.
]]>Various factors may cause headaches in the workplace. It is advisable to seek medical attention for any headache that impedes the quality of life or the ability to work. Moreover, employers are required to maintain safe working environments.
Here are some of the leading causes of headaches in the workplace:
Poor lighting is not a toxin but might fall under the category of ergonomics, which is the application of systems, equipment and ideas to maximize efficiency in the workplace. If someone must do a lot of reading or screenwork in a poorly lit area for eight or more hours each day, there can be adverse health implications, including headaches.
To be eligible for workers’ compensation, a Missouri worker must prove that their headaches were directly caused by toxins or other workplace issues. It is also possible to qualify for benefits if a different type of workplace injury, like a car accident or being hit with a heavy object, causes headaches. If a claim is denied, a worker can appeal the decision.
]]>The severity of injuries suffered by slip-and-fall accident victims can vary from minor to life-threatening and even fatal. Some of the most commonly reported of these include cuts and lacerations, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, neck injuries, and back and spinal cord injuries. Expensive medical bills, rehabilitation costs and time away from work are just some of the emotionally and financially stressful things you could be facing in the immediate aftermath of your accident.
Even though you may be embarrassed by the incident that caused you harm, and you’re probably currently overwhelmed dealing with all of the unfortunate repercussions, there is a strong chance that you have legal rights. While there may have been no foreseeable way to prevent a certain amount of slip-and-fall accidents, they are far too often the result of an oversight or lack of action taken by a property owner. Property owners must follow a duty of care in regard to maintaining adequate safety standards on their property.
Any failure by a property owner to keep the area in question safe can be grounds for a premises liability claim. Damages this type of lawsuit can allow you to pursue include the following:
In certain cases, a court could award you with punitive damages. These situations happen when there has been gross oversight by a property owner, including incidents when someone purposely created or ignored unsafe conditions. No matter the uniqueness of your personal situation, by taking advantage of professional resources readily available to you, you can significantly increase the odds of receiving the maximum amount of compensation to which you have a right.
]]>For most Missouri employers, workers’ compensation insurance is required when there are five or more employees on the payroll. An employer in the construction industry, however, must purchase workers’ comp insurance if the company retains one or more employees. Even if an employer is not required by law to carry workers’ comp insurance, it can still be purchased.
The first step to accessing the workers’ compensation system is for a worker who has suffered injury or illness in connection with the workplace to report the incident to the employer. The employer takes over from there and sends an injury report to the insurance company. This report must be sent out within five days of the initial injury report or within five days of the onset of injury or illness.
If a worker has suffered fatal injuries on the job, benefits must cover up to $5,000 for burial expenses. There are restrictions regarding who can file a claim in the aftermath of a worker’s death. A Missouri attorney who is knowledgeable about workers’ compensation laws can provide support to families who have lost loved ones or to an employee who has survived a workplace accident.
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