On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Oct 1, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
You lift, carry and walk on your feet more than eight hours a day, and you are starting to feel the effects. Working in the warehouse is a good job and so is the pay, but your body can only hold out for so long. Working on your feet for long periods every day causes...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | May 7, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
There is an old adage that refers to anything worth having, is worth working for in order to obtain the desired prize. However, in spite of the desire of the majority of Missouri employees to work until retirement age, there are circumstances that may make that goal...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Apr 17, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
The convenience offered by the on-line retail giant Amazon created enormous wealth for its founder and CEO. Customers all across the country, including here in Missouri, may not be aware that the company has also been accused of unfairly denying the claims of workers...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Mar 25, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
In Missouri and elsewhere, the industrial field can pose serious risks of injuries for even experienced employees. Heavy machinery and a fast paced work environment can set the stage for a devastating injury under the wrong conditions. Recently, one man suffered...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 29, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
One of the largest privately owned companies in the world has likely seen its share of injured workers due to its vast holdings around the country. However, it recently announced that it was taking strides to improve the safety of its employees, particularly those who...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Jul 18, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
According to the General Accountability Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, certain industries record a higher percentage of job-related injuries and illnesses. Statistics obtained over the past several years indicate that workers in the...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Apr 5, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that an average of one out of every 100 workers will miss time from a job due to a work-related injury. Based on its data, a business security company, CPI, recently published a list of the top eight most common types of...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Mar 22, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
In general, those who work in blue collar occupations are often considered to possess only average job skills. However, in many of these fields, workers must adapt to a variety of adverse conditions and have sufficient knowledge and experience with handling a variety...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Dec 14, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
According to current statistics, a 20-year-old employee faces a 25 percent chance of being disabled by a work-related injury. While Missouri workers may believe that the process for applying for Social Security Disability is a relatively simple procedure, the federal...
by Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Nov 1, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Many think that the greatest risk of injury on the job occurs in the higher risk occupations. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, most reports of workplace injury are related to office designs. This type of injury can affect any...
