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September 8, 2021 Articles and Resources, Legal News

How to File a Claim through the Missouri Tort Victim’s Compensation Fund

Now is your opportunity to recover compensation from a past lawsuit that you may be owed. If you were previously injured and unable to obtain full compensation from your claim, you may be entitled to up to another $300,000 through the Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund. A 2021 judgment by a City of St. Louis…

June 27, 2021 Workers' Comp

What to Do When You Are Injured at Work

After you have been injured at work, you may feel worried or uncertain about next steps. Your employment is your livelihood. It is important to seek the right advice and know when to ask for help any time an injury prevents you from earning your usual income — or worse, puts your health and wellness…

April 30, 2021 Legal News, Medical Malpractice

Proposed Missouri COVID-19 Legislation Could Create Loopholes for Health Care Providers

Medical malpractice lawsuits are typically a last resort for a family who has experienced the devastating and unnecessary loss of a loved one. As Americans adapted to challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps no one was more vulnerable than the residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, whose family members were unable to…

March 4, 2021 Medical Malpractice

Importance of a Patient Advocate for Medical Care

Patient advocates play a critical role in the health care field, now perhaps more than ever before. For a patient navigating the modern health care system, getting clear answers and thorough explanations can be challenging. Doctors often have limited time for one-on-one interactions with patients. The process of receiving medical care involves multiple parties, from…

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January 26, 2021 Accidents and Injuries, Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Workers' Comp

How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim

If you were injured in an accident that worsened a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering how your condition will affect a personal injury claim. Although the pre-existing condition leaves you more prone to injury, it does not prevent you from filing a claim if your injuries were caused by the carelessness of another party….

December 29, 2020 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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July 15, 2020 Workers' Comp

Workers’ Compensation Eligibility for Employees Who Contract COVID-19

Emergency Rules for First Responders, Essential Workers in Missouri & Illinois For months, first responders and healthcare professionals have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have paid the ultimate price for their bravery and selflessness. Celia Yap Banago, RN, worked for nearly 40…

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April 20, 2020 Accidents and Injuries, Articles and Resources, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Wrongful Death

Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Child or Minor

Accidents happen and parents are well aware of this. But accidents involving a child aren’t always as innocent as spilling finger paint and tripping over a toy. Injuries to a child may be something much more serious. Think of recent news headlines: A child seriously injured by a negligent home-based daycare provider. An infant in…

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March 25, 2020 Firm News

PC&A Issues Statement on COVID-19

In light of recent events, including the “Stay at Home” orders issued in the St. Louis region in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the attorneys and staff at Padberg, Corrigan and Appelbaum (PC&A) wish to share the below statement with our community: * * * * * We represent individuals who seek…

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January 17, 2020 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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