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...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations explains how injured workers entitled to workers’ compensation may seek disability benefits above and beyond their medical claim. The amount of your disability benefit may depend on the severity of your...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Dec 21, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
From long hours at the keyboard to handling busy multiline phone systems, office workers often spend much of the day performing repetitive movements in fast-paced environments. Physicians have recognized a potential link between these types of routine activities and...
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, P.C. | Dec 18, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
In a best-case scenario, your workers’ compensation claim goes through without incident and you get the payment you deserve. You can then focus on the healing process until you are able to return to work in Missouri. Unfortunately, there are instances where you may be...
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...
