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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2 tips for reporting a work injury to your employer
If you sustain an injury at work or contract an illness, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The first step to receiving these benefits is reporting the injury to your employer. You need to be careful when doing this, as some mistakes can...
Handling a semi-truck crash insurance claim alone could backfire
Some of the rules for semi-trucks and passenger vehicles are essentially the same. Semi-truck drivers need to follow all posted traffic signage. They need to avoid distraction and intoxication at the wheel. There are actually stricter standards established under...
Why people take legal action after a public slip-and-fall
People often scoff at the stories of personal injury lawsuits. They roll their eyes at the idea that someone who fell in a grocery store might need to sue because of the injuries they suffered. That dismissive attitude has little basis in reality. Personal injury...
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...
Is office work risk-free for employees?
Working in an office may seem very boring to some people. Sitting at a computer and remaining in the same environment for eight hours a day every day may seem relatively safe as well. After all, office workers aren't exposed to heavy machinery or chemicals like those...
How alert-looking drivers may still be distracted
It’s very clear that some drivers are distracted. Maybe someone is swerving all over the road and you can see through the front window that they keep turning around to talk to a passenger. Or maybe you’re at a stoplight when you look over and you see that the driver...
How social media use could impact a personal injury lawsuit
Exciting and dramatic personal experiences tend to gain traction on social media. Most people enjoy the attention and affirmation that can come from a popular social media post. They also enjoy the simplicity of sharing information in one location and reaching their...
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...
