Dealing with a mental injury at work is challenging enough without worrying about whether your workers’ compensation claim will succeed. Anxiety, depression or stress from your job can feel overwhelming. Even small errors in your claim can make a big difference in the...
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Treatment delays that cost employees their rightful compensation
Some workers delay getting medical care after a workplace injury. They may wait hours, days or even weeks. When the injury turns out to be serious, this delay can make filing a workers’ compensation claim much harder. Missouri law requires employees to report injuries...
Can I use social media while making a workers’ compensation claim?
Whether checking in on family members or sharing personal posts, the use of social media plays an important role in the daily routines of many. Although often harmless, there are times when a simple post can lead to unintended consequences. Filing for a workers’...
When businesses fail to reasonably prevent slip-and-falls
People generally have to be responsible for their own safety, especially in busy public locations. They need to pay attention to the behavior of others and remain aware of their surroundings. However, as people shop or navigate business facilities, sometimes...
Machinists face significant hazards at work
Machinists work with powerful equipment and sharp tools. They deal with heavy materials on each shift. These hardworking men and women provide valuable products and parts, but they must ensure they’re working precisely to get the job done properly. Employers must...
Are older workers eligible for workers’ comp?
You have put in time, built your career and perhaps even started contemplating a comfortable retirement. Then, an unexpected workplace injury strikes. Suddenly, your plans are derailed. Will your employer or the insurance company argue that your age makes you less...
3 mistakes that can compromise a workers’ compensation claim
In some cases, workers’ compensation claims are straightforward. The employee reports the incident, sees a doctor and makes use of their benefits. Other times, the process can be much more complex and contentious. There may be questions about whether they actually got...
Do car crash injuries qualify for workers’ compensation coverage?
Different types of insurance apply in different circumstances. Occasionally, there are situations in which multiple different types of insurance or compensation could be available. For example, an individual injured in a car crash may be able to file a claim against...
Two reasons falls can be more serious as people age
When people get older, there’s often no such thing as a “simple” fall. Tripping over an electrical cord in a store, gym or other business or slipping in some tracked-in snow or a spill can lead to serious injuries for seniors. The following are two types of injuries...
Common hazards for retail workers that can result in injuries
Retail work is often perceived as a low-risk occupation, but the reality is that retail workers face a variety of hazards daily that can lead to injuries. These workers may lift heavy boxes and deal with unpredictable customers during their working hours, for example....
