Matthew Padberg

Legal marijuana next to gravel.
Posted on Posted in Legal News, Workers' Comp

The Impact of Legal Marijuana on Workers’ Compensation Claims

One notable result of the November 8, 2022 midterm election was the passing of Missouri Amendment 3, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21, following suit of neighboring Illinois and a handful of other states. Furthermore, more than half of the states have passed laws to decriminalize marijuana…
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Two construction workers on a job site.
Posted on Posted in Construction Site Injuries, Workers' Comp

Co-Employee Liability: Pursuing a Claim for Injury Caused by a Co-worker

When a workplace injury is caused by the negligent or reckless actions of a co-worker, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against them as an individual. This type of case is referred to as co-employee liability. But workplace injuries are not always the result of co-employee liability. Accidents can happen anytime,…
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Person getting an adjustment from a chiropractor.
Posted on Posted in Medical Malpractice

Chiropractic Malpractice: Can a Neck Manipulation Cause a Stroke?

When Katie May passed away suddenly from a stroke at just 34 years old, it was initially ruled an accident. After further investigation, a coroner determined the stroke that claimed the model and single mother’s life was caused by injuries sustained during neck manipulation by a chiropractor. And Ms. May is not the first to…
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Posted on Posted in Accidents and Injuries, Auto Accidents

Liability for ATV Accidents on Private Property

What has four wheels, travels up to 65 miles an hour and can be operated without a license? All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or “four wheelers” are revered for their sporting and utility capabilities, making them beneficial for farmers, yard workers and emergency response teams. There are generally very few regulations restricting their use on private property…
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Drug-free Work Policies and Workers Comp
Posted on Posted in Articles and Resources, Construction Site Injuries, Workers' Comp

The Interaction of Drug-free Work Policies and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Over the past ten years, there has been a concerted effort between the government, businesses, and unions to curtail drug and alcohol use on job sites. These efforts have culminated in the creation or modification of formal drug policies, OSHA safety rules, and workers’ compensation statutes. In all “drug-free workplaces,” employers can adopt formal rules and…
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To Plow or Not to Plow
Posted on Posted in Premises Liability

To Plow or Not to Plow…

…that is the question on everyone’s mind when wintery weather hits. Property owners commonly believe that “doing nothing” is the best protection against being held liable for injuries caused by snow or ice on their property. Another belief is that homeowners don’t have a duty to remove snow from areas where others walk. Unfortunately, these…
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