On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
If you have an accident at work that results in injuries, you may qualify for light-duty restrictions. Light duty work is an alternative way employers can lower or reduce workers’ compensation benefits. In some cases, light-duty work restrictions can result in...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 23, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
After suffering a workplace injury a few months ago, you feel almost ready to return to the office. What is the best way to ease back into your role while respecting your physical and mental limitations? Monster has tips that you may find useful. Understand how to...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 18, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
So, you got an injury on the job. It happens: That is the reason we have the workers’ compensation system. Hopefully, you have already seen a doctor. However, there is a good chance that the doctor you saw will not continue to provide your medical treatment....
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
If your household, like many American households, relied on a two-person income to make ends meet, the untimely death of your spouse may have resulted in significant financial strain for your family. If the cause of death was work-related, you may wonder if you can...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Sep 23, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Denial letters from workers’ compensation often sound final. What the companies do not want you to know is it they just write them that way — a rejection does not have to be the end of the process. It could be difficult to think of a formal rejection letter as...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Sep 9, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Workers who receive injuries while on the job are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits include medical care, job loss compensation and rehabilitation. In regard to rehabilitation, this includes physical rehab as well as vocational rehab to help...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Jul 28, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
If you suffer a workplace injury or develop a work-related illness, you can apply for benefits through the Missouri workers’ compensation program. The state Department of Insurance administers this program. These are the answers to the questions workers...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Approximately 5.4 million people work in the fast-food industry in the U.S. If you are one of them, no one needs to tell you that you work in a high-paced, furious environment, especially during the lunch and dinner rushes. What you may not realize, however, is that...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Apr 29, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
If you incur a workplace injury or illness, you might wonder if you qualify for workers’ compensation. You also might be confused as to whether you can receive federal benefits or state compensation, or both. A number of resources exist to find answers, such as...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Apr 16, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Many people believe that workplace accidents and injury only occur to those who work in traditionally dangerous occupations, such as construction work or forestry. However, even if you work in a traditional office environment there are daily hazards. It is important...
