If you are finding it difficult to receive your work comp benefits, seek legal help from a Missouri injured at work lawyer. A work-related heel bone fracture, known as a calcaneus fracture, can be extremely serious and may result in disability. (For more information about permanent disability – Proving the Extent of Your Disability for a Work … Read more
Workplace injuries can be serious enough to keep you from working and earning the wages you need to pay your bills. Falling down a staircase at your workplace can cause severe head and neck injuries. Slip and fall injuries could be serious enough to keep you from working and earning wages you need to pay your bills. If the … Read more
Overexertion is dangerous and increases the risk for workplace injuries. Overexertion is the third-leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Overexertion accounts for over 3.3 million emergency visits each year. Overexertion means taking part in an activity or group of activities that causes an individual to exceed his or … Read more
When filing for workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to be honest throughout the process. Once you file a work comp claim, there may be many different parties involved in the process. You may have to answer questions for each of the parties involved and tell them how the injury occurred. They may also want to … Read more
When a worker sustains trauma to the knee, a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury may result. These injuries are often painful, and make it difficult for the worker to move around. The worker may require treatment to recover from this injury, and if he or she missed work or has to temporarily return to a … Read more
Workers who suffer a broken bone often require extended time off work for recovery. Humerus fractures are a common workplace injury. The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. A fall or a motor vehicle accident can cause the bone to break. Depending on the severity and location of the fracture, some bones may … Read more