You could probably think of many things in response to that question. It involves working with heavy machinery and often in dangerous environments. There are many hazards to be watched out for every day and any number of things that could go wrong while working. ...
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Workplace Accidents
Forklift accident prevention
Preventing forklift accidents is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment and protecting the well-being of workers. Forklifts pose significant risks due to their size, weight and the nature of their operations. Learning about how to prevent forklift...
What’s a third-party claim after a workplace injury?
You were injured while working, so you fully expected your workers’ compensation benefits to kick in and take care of your medical needs and give you some replacement wages. However, you never expected to be off work for so long, and the money that you have been...
When motor vehicle collisions are work-related
Millions of Americans travel for work-related reasons on a regular or semi-regular basis. Obviously, truck drivers, delivery personnel and rideshare operators, etc. drive for a living. Others travel as part of their job description. Others are compelled to travel...
Understanding your rights to workers’ compensation
A workplace injury may qualify you for workers' compensation benefits to help meet your living expenses until you resume working. Unfortunately, if your employer refuses to file your workers' compensation claim, you may struggle with mounting bills. However, employers...
How to talk to your doctor about a workplace injury
If you have generally good health, you may see a doctor only once a year for a physical or not at all. Either way, if you sustain an on-the-job injury, you likely need immediate and ongoing medical treatment. In Nebraska, you usually have a right to have your existing...
Do falls pose a big risk to workers?
In Missouri, falls present one of the biggest risks for workers of all sorts. In fact, they are the third leading cause of unintentional deaths related to injuries. While this statistic includes falls at homes, falls at work still prove a big danger. But why is this...
Does my employer offer workers’ compensation benefits?
Workers' compensation is insurance that your employer carries to provide you with benefits if you suffer an injury at work. According to the Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, your employer must carry this insurance if it has at least five...
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...
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...