Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Feb 12, 2024 |
Workplace injuries are unfortunate but are common occurrences that can disrupt both personal and professional lives. Knowing the right steps to take after experiencing an injury at work is crucial for ensuring a smooth recovery and protecting your rights. In this blog, we'll explore the necessary...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Jul 22, 2023 |
If you've been involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, it's crucial to take certain steps to protect yourself legally and physically. Here are some key actions to consider:
Seek Medical Attention: Your health and well-being should be the top priority. Even if you don't believe your ...
Posted by Angela Spigarelli | Jan 07, 2022 |
Finally. A Bipartisan Law We Can All Support.
At a time when our nation seems more divided than ever, lawmakers from both sides came together to pass new legislation aimed at protecting Americans from financial hardship after receiving medical care. Starting January 1, 2022, the “No Surprises ...
Posted by Angela Spigarelli | Feb 17, 2021 |
When you purchased your current auto insurance policy, do you know how much UM/UIM coverage you bought? Many of us simply renew our auto policies year after year and never review the coverage amounts and categories.
What is UM/UIM coverage?
In Kansas, drivers are only required to carry $25,00...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | May 31, 2019 |
Everyone knows that they must obtain automobile liability insurance to drive a car legally in the state of Kansas and in every state in America. But did you also know that in Kansas we have something called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits? When I meet with people who have been injured i...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 30, 2019 |
In Kansas, if you are injured in an auto accident and the other driver is at fault, which insurance would pay your medical bills first?
a. The other driver's auto insurance?b. Your own auto insurance?c. Your health insurance?
Answer: b) Your own auto insurance.
When you are injured in an auto ...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2019 |
Every industry has associated safety hazards, and while construction, trucking and logging rate among the most hazardous occupations, workers in industrial facilities, such as factories, meat processing plants and the like, face life-threatening dangers every day. The list of risks in industrial ...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Jun 23, 2018 |
Dogs are man's (and woman's!) best friend. Dogs are cute, loving, highly trainable, and, when necessary, they can be aggressive. But that last trait can present a problem. Even after millennia of domestication, modern dogs still have a wild streak in them. Each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 milli...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 30, 2018 |
The beginning of spring brings with it the promise of warmer weather and more time outdoors for Kansans. For many, that means more time to spend walking, jogging, or bicycling. Unfortunately, those activities pose some risks, particularly when you throw vehicular traffic into the mix.
To help un...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
Technology has long been one of the strongest tools that hackers and other troublemakers have at their disposal. As more and more vehicles add technology such as automated computer systems and even automated driving systems, they become more vulnerable to hackers.
Though long-distance hijacking ...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
Suffering from any type of pain can make it difficult to carry out necessary tasks. Even if the pain begins as relatively minor, it could worsen if you participate in the same activities that initially caused the aggravation. In some cases, you may not have the ability to avoid all actions that l...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
Workers in all industries in Kansas face risks of suffering on-the-job injuries. However, some occupations are considerably more dangerous than others, with employees facing life-changing or potentially fatal injuries every day. They may find comfort in knowing that the workers' compensation insu...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
If you purchase a home improvement product, toy, household cleaner, motor vehicle or any other item made available for sale to consumers, you have every right to reasonably expect that every person and department involved in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of that product has adhered to ...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
As a Kansas worker, it is prudent for you to know how to protect your rights in the event that you experience an injury in the workplace. You may know that you have the right to workers' compensation benefits, but you may be unsure of how you can actually go about getting the benefits you need an...
Posted by Kala Spigarelli | Apr 06, 2018 |
If you have ever been injured at work, the workers' compensation process can seem overwhelming. However, even if you don't know what to do, your employer does. Make sure to involve your supervisor and Human Resources department early and often so they can guide you through the process.
5 things ...