A sudden injury or accident can be an overwhelming experience. Not only is an individual dealing with the pain associated with the injury, but he or she is also stuck dealing with the medical bills associated with the medical treatment required following the incident....
How is a military divorce different from a civilian divorce?
When one marries, the idea is that this union would last until death. Unfortunately, the rate of failed marriages still falls around 50%. Divorce is a reality faced by couples in Missouri and other states across the nation. And for those going through a military...
Will an unsuccessful work attempt result in a denied claim?
Not all Missourians who are suffering from an injury, illness or condition that they believe warrants Social Security disability benefits or are already receiving them are completely unable to work. Their ability to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA) is a...
Is your disability case under review?
If an accident or illness changed your life, you may be learning to adjust little by little. Your illness or injury prevents you from working, so you have to rise above your condition the best way you can and find ways to make your days meaningful. Still, you may...
Property division and individual bank accounts can be complex
When couples in Missouri get married, they might want to protect their property in case the marriage ends in divorce. A strategy some will implement to achieve this is to have separate property in their own names. Bank accounts, automobiles and homes are examples. For...
Can you get disability benefits for somatic symptom disorders?
Some Missouri residents are suffering from a form of mental illness. For some, their condition can be treated with therapy and medication and they can work and function in society with relatively few concerns. Others, however, have symptoms so severe that they impact...
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Military Law
Family Law
Social Security Disability
Worker’s Compensation
Personal Injury