Whether you are living paycheck-to-paycheck or experiencing a short-term reduction in income, there are solutions to help protect your lifestyle. You may find yourself losing sleep over the thought of having your vehicle repossessed or home foreclosed on. Fortunately,...
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Can I get workers’ compensation if I have a preexisting condition?
Whether you have an active workers’ compensation claim or are getting ready to file due to an accident at work, you might want to learn how preexisting conditions can affect your right to receive benefits. Federal law requires employers to provide workers’...
What repayment plan may I make with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If you earn regular income or own assets, you may consider filing for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which initiates a court-approved payment plan. As noted by Bankrate.com, your unsecured creditors may then receive the money you owe them over the next three to five years. ...
Gaps in health insurance coverage may lead to bankruptcy
A study conducted by researchers, including one from the University of Missouri Law School, revealed that a gap in health insurance coverage increases the risk of bankruptcy. Medical bills, health care expenses and other personal living costs have increased for many...
The most common situations that result in wrongful deaths
Accidents happen in Missouri, but some of them result in the death of your loved one. Survivors have the right to file a wrongful death suit to recover the financial loss suffered due to someone else’s negligence. Here are the most common situations that result in...
Is bankruptcy right for you?
When you are in a financial rut, you may not know what to do to get yourself out of it. Your debt may seem insurmountable. If your money problems are not going away and are only getting worse, you may begin to wonder if bankruptcy is right for you. While bankruptcy...
Not all work-related injuries happen suddenly in one event
When you think of a work-related injury, do you think about a violent accident that causes you or one of your co-workers serious injuries? You aren't alone. Many people share this belief, which is unfortunate since injuries do not have to happen in a sudden, one-time...
Reliable information is important during divorce
Going through divorce is a difficult time for many Missouri residents and those elsewhere. Though numerous couples choose to end their marriages, the process has not necessarily gotten any easier. The reason for this is likely that each couple and each divorce case is...
Is working with family a dream or the start of a nightmare?
Owning a business is an exciting and challenging endeavor. You may have owned your business for years before you had a child, but since then, you have imagined bringing your child into the company and, possibly, passing the operations over to him or her when the time...
Workers’ compensation denials are more common than you may think
If you suffer an unfortunate injury while working, chance are you are counting on workers' compensation to see you through the incident. Successful claims provide Missouri workers with benefits such as income replacement and coverage of medical expenses. A notice...