Although the hazards may vary, on-the-job injuries occur in any industry in Missouri. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety regulations for every type of industry, and an employers' failure to abide by those...
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Month: October 2014
How can a workers’ compensation attorney help me?
While most workers are covered by workers' compensation insurance, not all benefit claims are successful. The circumstances of each workplace injury is unique, and claims may be denied by the workers' compensation insurance fund for various reasons. However, Missouri...
Jury finds company partially liable for disabling work accident
Most workers in Missouri are covered by the workers' compensation insurance fund. The fund's objective is to provide financial aid to workers who suffer workplace injuries. Workers are prohibited from filing a claim against their employers unless a third party is...
Workplace accidents — Cell tower collapse claims 2 more lives
Missouri workers whose jobs entail working on high cell towers are likely aware of the extreme dangers posed by their occupations. If they are employed by a company who disregards safety regulations, their lives may be threatened by potential workplace accidents on a...
Workplace injuries are a constant threat to field workers
Field workers in Missouri face multiple threats every day, and one of the most dangerous aspects may be the fact that a field worker often has to respond to emergency situations on their own. Workers who have to cope with solo work are known to work for extra long...