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When an employer at a construction site does not follow safety guidelines, workers are exposed to danger. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction sites are among the most dangerous of all workplaces. In the United States every year, hundreds of construction workers are injured or killed at their workplace. Slip and fall accidents, electrocution accidents, … Read more
Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Missouri workers’ compensation covers both work-related injuries and occupational illnesses. However, for a worker to qualify for workers’ compensation it must be proven the injury is work-related. Pre-existing injuries or injuries resulting from age-related degeneration are not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. A … Read more
As industries grow larger, the hazards faced by the workers increase. The manufacturing environment is one of the riskiest workplaces since employees are required to operate heavy machinery involving moving parts, work at heights, and breathe in toxic environment. All such hazards pose a serious threat to the health and safety of the workers. It … Read more
What type of challenges may you face collecting workers’ compensation benefits? In an ideal case scenario, an injured worker would receive medical benefits, temporary disability payments, and lump sum payment for permanent disability without the help of a workers’ compensation lawyer. However, the assistance of an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer can be beneficial in … Read more
Workers’ compensation pays an injured worker medical and disability benefits. What about pain and suffering? In a personal injury lawsuit, the victim or claimant can be awarded compensation for pain and suffering. However, that is not the case when it comes to a workers’ compensation claim. Under the Missouri workers’ compensation system, you can only … Read more
Neck, back and head injuries often have serious consequences because they do not always heal well. In some cases, neck, back, and head injuries may even lead to psychiatric disabilities. Those who suffer these injuries at the workplace may never be able to recover completely. In this post, our Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer will discuss work-related … Read more