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...
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Workplace Injuries
Answers to common questions about Missouri workers’ comp
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 frequently ask...
The 3 most common injuries fast food workers sustain
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...
Federal versus state workers’ compensation benefits
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 legal...
What are common office 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...
What workers’ comp benefits are available to injured workers?
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...
Office workers at higher risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
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...
What happens if my workers’ comp case goes to trial?
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...
Can I get workers’ compensation for a back injury?
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...
Social Security disability might provide safety net for some
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...