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May 3, 2023 Workers' Comp

Choosing a Doctor for a Workers’ Comp Claim: Options & Legal Rights

Your treating doctor plays a crucial role in your Workers’ Compensation case. They determine when you can return to work and what benefits you will receive — and ultimately, help you heal from an injury. Choosing a physician for a work injury is an extremely important decision. You may be wondering, “Who gets to choose…

February 1, 2023 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…

Teri Appelbaum, Matthew Padberg and Nicole Burlison Knepper at a Conference Table

January 11, 2023 Firm News

Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum Changes Name to Padberg Appelbaum Knepper

St. Louis Attorney Nicole Burlison Knepper Promoted to Principal and Partner St. Louis, MO – January 11, 2023 – Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum, the 68-year-old personal injury law firm located in St. Louis, Missouri, is now Padberg Appelbaum Knepper (PAK). The name change went into effect January 1, 2023. The new name and logo reflect…

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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,…

Emergency first responder walks in a hospital parking lot in front of an ambulance.

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…