Were you injured or developed an illness while working? Then you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Before you make a claim, here are a few things you should know: File a claim within the statute of...
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Workplace Injuries
What causes worker injury during Missouri winters?
Winter in Missouri, with its frigid temperatures and unpredictable weather, presents unique challenges for workers, particularly those working outdoors or in unheated environments. Understanding the causes of worker injuries during this season is crucial for...
Missouri teens’ right to workers’ compensation
If you have a teen who works part-time during the school year or gets a job over winter and summer breaks, you may not have realized that if they become injured or ill because of their work, they’re eligible in most cases to receive workers’ compensation benefits....
What injury risks do nurses face?
With some occupations, such as working in the construction industry, the injury risks are clear. Construction workers can fall from heights, be injured by power tools and much more. But what about something like nursing? This seems like it would be a safer occupation...
Construction doesn’t have the highest fatal accident rate
People often consider the construction industry to be the most dangerous one in the United States. They will note that there are more fatal accidents and workplace deaths in construction than in any other industry. They claim that this is where the greatest risk lies....
How do back injuries happen at work?
Workplace injuries happen all the time. If you sustain an injury at work, or while advancing your employer’s interests, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. To pursue the benefits you deserve, however, you need to understand exactly what you are...
How can vibrations lead to workplace injuries?
Every year, multiple Pennsylvania workers suffer on-the-job injuries and illnesses. While some of these situations are obvious, others are subtle, like years of exposure to vibrations. However, extended exposure to vibration caused by repetitive motions, handheld...
Common questions about seeking medical care after a work injury
You can receive workers' compensation benefits if you are injured on the job. Your benefits include medical treatment coverage, including prescriptions, medical devices, and even medical-related travel. However, you may have questions about your rights and...
Still in pain but told to go back to work by your doctor?
After a workplace injury, you may have pain that you need to deal with on a daily basis. It can be frustrating to live with pain, and it may make it hard for you to do your job. You could be distracted by pain while you’re working, or you could have to take more...
Are you eligible for workers’ compensation as a new hire?
You just started a new job, and you’re excited about the opportunity it represents. Then, trouble strikes: You didn’t get a clear explanation about how to use a piece of equipment, and you ended up hurt on your very first day at work. Your boss tells you that you’re...