Workers’ Compensation

Social media usage has become common among people of all ages. It is a habit for many to go back and forth between different online platforms to stay up-to-date on news or post random updates about their personal life. Unfortunately, insurance companies take advantage...

If you work in construction, landscaping, roofing, agriculture or warehouses, you face real danger when temperatures climb during the summer. While Missouri has no state-specific heat safety regulations for workers, federal guidelines reflect the very real risk of...

You suffered a serious injury at work in Liberty, Missouri, and now you face questions about your future that extend well past a few weeks of recovery. Some workplace injuries heal with basic treatment, but catastrophic and complex cases follow a completely different...

Most people do not find it surprising to learn that falls are a leading cause of serious workplace injuries and deaths. However, they may think of tree trimmers, roofers and construction workers when imagining the risk of a fall on the job. Clearly, anyone who works...

A workplace injury can affect your income and your ability to work. Missouri law provides rights that may help you recover financially and medically. What workers’ compensation may cover Missouri requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This...

You just got hurt on the assembly line or in the warehouse. Your medical bills are piling up, and your body needs time to heal. You know you deserve benefits, but a nagging thought stops you from reporting the injury. You worry that if you file a workers’ compensation...

After a work injury, you may want to see your own doctor. Missouri law limits that choice in most workers’ compensation claims. Who chooses the treating doctor? In Missouri, your employer has the right to select the authorized treating physician for your work injury....

Returning to the job after a workplace injury can feel like a major win for your recovery and paycheck. Many employers in Missouri and Kansas offer light-duty assignments to help you transition back while you heal. However, this transition often comes with hidden...

Injured and sickened workers often feel anxious about filing workers' compensation claims. They worry about their employers punishing them or their claims having a negative impact on the company. In many cases, those trying to avoid a workers’ compensation claim make...

Dealing with a mental injury at work is challenging enough without worrying about whether your workers’ compensation claim will succeed. Anxiety, depression or stress from your job can feel overwhelming. Even small errors in your claim can make a big difference in the...