As an employee, you have the right to pursue a workers’ compensation claim if you are hurt at work in most industries. Whether you’ve tripped, fallen and suffered an injury or you were a victim of an attack at work, you may be able to pursue a workers’ compensation...
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...
Auto mechanics face numerous risks at work
Vehicles play a key role in keeping people on the move across Missouri. Workers rely on cars for their daily commute, and parents need them to take the kids to school. Thus, when something goes wrong, they rely on mechanics to carry out thorough repairs efficiently....
Injury risks faced by employees in the health sector
Nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals dedicate their time to making other people better. It is easy to forget that such workers are exposed to a number of injury risks themselves. It is worth taking a moment to consider some of the health hazards that...
3 things to consider before settling your workers’ compensation claim
If you have been in a workplace accident that has resulted in your injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In Missouri, injured workers are entitled to compensation for medical care, lost wages and specific loss benefits that are...
How do I prove that I sustained my injury while at work?
Workers’ compensation benefits can be a lifeline when you are hurt on the job, especially if the injury temporarily or permanently puts you out of work. While employers are required to offer some form of workers’ compensation coverage, accessing the benefits when you...
How workers’ compensation disability works in Missouri
The rules that regulate workers' compensation are a little different in every state. Most Missouri employees can count on receiving full medical coverage if they get hurt on the job, thanks to workers ' compensation benefits. Workers unable to do their jobs because...
Can injured workers appeal final awards?
After pursuing your claim through a final hearing, you may believe you have no further options for recovering the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. While the hearing process involves review by an administrative law judge, the final award determination given...
How can you prevent reinjury when you return to work?
Returning to work after a job-related accident in Missouri can bring feelings of excitement and uncertainty. One of your most important tasks will be to prevent reinjury. Resuming your job responsibilities in their full capacity may take time as you continue to...
How serious are herniated disks?
If you work in a factory or warehouse, you are probably no stranger to back pain. After all, the lifting, twisting and reaching you do every day may put a strain on the muscles in your upper and lower back. Acute back pain, however, may be a symptom of something more...
