Kansas City Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
The 3 most common injuries fast food workers sustain
Approximately 5.4 million people work in the fast-food industry in the U.S. If you are one of them, no one needs to tell you that you work in a high-paced, furious environment, especially during the lunch and dinner rushes. What you may not realize, however, is that...
Tips for driving safely around trucks
Driving is one of the most dangerous things Americans do on a daily basis. Getting in any car accident is potentially fatal; however, if you end up in a wreck with a truck, the chances for injury rise exponentially. Thus, you must understand how to maneuver safely...
How severe is your concussion?
Missouri residents may suffer from concussion after a head injury. Some hits are not strong enough to cause concussive damage. In others, concussions may pose an immediate concern. Concussive symptoms differ from person to person. Not only that, but they change based...
How does inattentional blindness impact your safety?
Missouri drivers like you understand that distractions prove deadly on the road. But no one can identify every possible distraction. You may not even be aware that some of these distractions exist. Today, we will look at a distraction that is mental rather than...
Why must I prove a property owner knew of a dangerous condition?
A slip-and-fall lawsuit requires evidence that a property owner failed to warn you of a dangerous condition. Hazards, such as wet floors or broken elevators, require clearly visible warnings to prevent you from sustaining injuries in an on-premises accident. If you...
Federal versus state workers’ compensation benefits
If you incur a workplace injury or illness, you might wonder if you qualify for workers' compensation. You also might be confused as to whether you can receive federal benefits or state compensation, or both. A number of resources exist to find answers, such as legal...
What are common office injuries?
Many people believe that workplace accidents and injury only occur to those who work in traditionally dangerous occupations, such as construction work or forestry. However, even if you work in a traditional office environment there are daily hazards. It is important...
The dangers of working retail
Take a moment to think about dangerous professions resulting in workers' compensation claims. Construction likely tops your list. Law enforcement ranks high, too. Believe it or not, you should add retail workers. An insurance provider study shows the average injured...
Understanding hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers
It may be easy for people in Liberty to see the massive semi-trucks traveling along local roads and highways and feel intimidated by their sheer size. Yet that intimidation is often tempered by the assumption that those operating these trucks are highly skilled. ...
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...
