Kansas City Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What workers’ comp benefits are available to injured workers?
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations explains how injured workers entitled to workers’ compensation may seek disability benefits above and beyond their medical claim. The amount of your disability benefit may depend on the severity of your...
How can I prevent my teen from texting while driving?
As every parent knows, there’s probably no way to prevent your teenagers from engaging in actions that you consider displeasing or dangerous entirely, and texting while driving is one of these. Often, handing over the keys to a new driver in the shape of your son or...
What can I do after an accident with an uninsured driver?
Most states, including Missouri, require drivers to carry a minimum of auto liability insurance. However, that does not mean that all drivers comply. In the event you are involved in an accident with such a driver, navigating the aftermath can be complex. While there...
How to file a workers’ comp claim in Missouri
When you become injured or develop an injury as a result of your job duties, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. In Missouri, businesses with more than five employees and construction firms with more than one employee must carry workers' compensation...
Sun glare and pedestrian accidents
There are countless reasons why pedestrians are involved in accidents on the road. Sometimes, pedestrians are responsible for these incidents, such as those who cross the road inappropriately. Often, drivers are responsible for these wrecks, and there are a lot of...
What is post concussion syndrome?
Injuries sustained during a car accident can be long-lasting and debilitating. Concussions are among the most common injuries that a person sustains during a car accident. This can occur when your head strikes the window, the back of your seat or even an injury...
Can a severe road rash impact your health?
When Missouri motorcyclists hear "road rash" or "road burn", they may think of mile scrapes. While these scrapes are painful and take a while to heal, they are not too serious. In fact, you can treat them at home with the right first-aid care. But what about more...
Should see a doctor for my road burn?
Missouri motorcyclists have likely heard of road burn or road rash before. In fact, if you have fallen to the ground while riding, you have likely experienced it yourself. While these injuries are often painful, it is rare for them to be severe. This does not mean you...
What happens if I get repetitive stress injuries at work?
When you think of workplace injuries in Missouri, you may associate it with single events such as slips and falls, forklift accidents, or an explosion in a hazardous work environment. However, not all injuries come about as a result of a single trauma. Some injuries...
Office workers at higher risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
From long hours at the keyboard to handling busy multiline phone systems, office workers often spend much of the day performing repetitive movements in fast-paced environments. Physicians have recognized a potential link between these types of routine activities and...
