When you get your personal injury settlement, various creditors may attempt to assert liens on your settlement that entitles the lien holder to some of your settlement money. While the most common liens are asserted by medical providers and health insurers, two liens arise from personal obligations. These include liens for past-due child support and […]
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In Missouri and Kansas, ERISA liens are becoming a more common issue for people injured due to another person’s negligence. While ordinarily health insurance companies in Missouri and Kansas are prohibited from being reimbursed out of a settlement or judgment, Self-Funded ERISA Plans have a right to be reimbursed if the Plan language indicates such […]
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What happens if Medicare pays for your medical bills resulting from a car accident, and you later receive a personal injury settlement? Medicare has what is referred to as a “super lien” on your settlement or judgment and has the right to be reimbursed. One difficulty in handling Medicare liens is that Medicare will often […]
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When you get a personal injury settlement, you may be surprised to find that third parties have a right to be paid a portion of your settlement. Often, third parties may claim a right to reimbursement when in fact they have no legal right to reimbursement and even know it. An excellent personal injury lawyer […]
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When you were purchasing your auto insurance policy, your insurance agent may have mentioned adding an umbrella policy to your existing coverage. While many want umbrella coverage so that they have additional protection from liability, an umbrella policy may also provide coverage for injuries you receive during an accident because of someone else’s negligence. This […]
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If you’re injured in a car accident, and you’re not at fault, how do you get your medical costs covered? The answer is a little different, depending on whether you live in Missouri or Kansas. In Kansas, every automobile insurance policy is required to provide personal injury protection benefits, but in Missouri, these medical benefits […]
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Outside of Black Friday, most people would not consider shopping to be an extreme sport or a dangerous activity. Nobody expects that a quick trip to the store will end with a trip to the emergency room. Unfortunately, accidents can happen at every point of a shopping trip. You can suffer an injury in the parking lot or in the store. Follow these five tips for staying safe while shopping.
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On your way home after a day of running errands on your day off, you are struck by another vehicle. The things you do after that crash can impact your future.
It is imperative that you take a few seconds to compose yourself so that you can make sure you are doing the right thing. Here are eight things for you to think about if you are involved in a crash.
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The phrase “distracted driving” is a bit of a buzz word lately. Generally, the term evokes images of teens playing Pokemon Go! or posting Instagram photos with their smartphones while driving.
According to lawmakers in some states, the term should also include pet owners who choose to drive with their pet in their laps.
Continue reading Fido, Lassie and a driver’s lap: Is it a distraction?
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It is important to take specific steps following any serious car accident to protect the value of your personal injury claim. Insurance claims adjusters will deny your personal injury claim for compensation unless you preserve evidence of liability and damages.
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