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Can refusing light duty cost you your benefits? Find out what Missouri law says about your workers’ comp rights. You’re recovering from a work injury, following your doctor’s orders—and suddenly your employer offers you “light duty.” But something feels off. The tasks seem too physical. The hours are too long. Maybe your pain is getting … Read more
Is modified work making your injury worse? Learn what to do if you’re being pressured into unsuitable light duty in Missouri. After a workplace injury, your employer might offer you “modified” or “light duty” work while you recover. It’s often presented as a way to ease back into the job—accommodating your injury while still keeping … Read more
Understand private investigator tactics in workers’ comp claims and how to avoid mistakes that could hurt your case. You filed a workers’ compensation claim because you were hurt on the job. But now you’re starting to feel watched. Maybe you noticed a strange car parked near your house. Maybe a neighbor mentioned someone was asking … Read more
Find out what your rotator cuff injury is really worth. Learn average Missouri settlement amounts and how to maximize your workers’ comp claim. A rotator cuff injury can be incredibly painful and life-altering—especially when it’s caused by a work-related accident. Whether you injured your shoulder lifting heavy equipment, falling at work, or through repetitive overhead … Read more
Worried about returning to work too soon? Find out if your employer can force you back and how to protect your health and benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job and are still recovering, you may be feeling pressure from your employer—or their insurance company—to return to work. Sometimes, this pressure comes in the … Read more
Feeling worse after returning to work? If light duty is hurting more than helping, here’s how to respond—and protect your workers’ comp benefits. Returning to work after a job-related injury can be stressful—especially if you’re assigned “light duty” work that seems to ignore your physical limits. Many Missouri workers are put in positions where the … Read more