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Heavy machinery accidents often cause serious and life-threatening injuries, requiring extensive treatment. Workers who perform jobs involving the use of heavy machinery are at a high risk of injury. A worker injured in a machinery accident at the workplace may claim workers’ compensation benefits. If you come into contact with heavy machinery or equipment at the workplace, you are at … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to dangerous hazards that often cause serious injuries, resulting in the need to file a workers’ compensation claim. The environment at a construction site is such that it exposes workers to the risk of serious injuries. Most employers take preventive measures such as extensive safety inspections, implementation of safety regulations, and … Read more
Work-related injuries should be addressed as soon as possible. An injured worker’s first step should be to receive medical attention immediately after suffering a work-related injury. Receiving timely medical treatment would also ensure that you get your workers’ compensation benefits in a hassle-free manner. It is also essential for an injured worker to inform their employer about the … Read more
Exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, pollutants, radiation, and allergens can make workers susceptible to occupational illnesses. Workers who suffer from occupational illnesses may seek benefits under the Missouri workers’ compensation system to receive compensation for medical expenses and loss of wages. Occupational Asthma Among the many occupational illnesses that an industrial worker can contract is occupational asthma. Although … Read more
While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that a worker performs. Injuries that develop over a period of time are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. Lower back injuries are one of the most common injuries that workers suffer. Unfortunately, medical professionals often misdiagnose a back … Read more
Employees should be aware that they can seek workers’ comp benefits if they develop carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of their job. In the United States, workers are injured at their workplace every day. While most injuries occur suddenly and are caused by accidents, some injuries develop over a period of time as a result of … Read more