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...
What is the ‘coming and going rule’?
In order for workers’ compensation to apply to your injury, it must be work-related. However, not all work-related injuries happen directly at the office or the site of the job. For instance, it would be possible for workers’ compensation to apply if a worker sustains...
How do you know if you sprained your ankle?
If you twist, turn or roll your ankle awkwardly while carrying out your work duties, the force can stretch and tear the ligaments in your ankle. Your ligaments stabilize your joints and while they allow for movement, too much movement may result in a sprain. An uneven...
Is your chronic back pain due to a repetitive stress injury?
Overusing tendons and muscles by performing repetitive tasks required for your job in Missouri can result in microdamage, leading to debilitating pain over time. Medical care and extended time away from work required for healing are often costly. Workers’ compensation...
What is the difference between personal injury and workers’ comp claims?
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of someone else, you usually have a personal injury claim. You can take your case to court and get compensation for your medical costs and other financial losses. If you suffer an injury at work, you must go through the...
Examples of work injuries that workers compensation may not cover
Not every type of injury that happens at work falls under the workers’ compensation program. You are eligible to receive benefits for an injury that you sustain only within the scope of your employment. If you are hurt at work but the injury is not directly related...
