Some truckers may not be aware that they are not considered an “employee” under Missouri workers’ compensation law. A truck driver may mistakenly believe that he or she is an employee of a company, because they are at the service of that company and do not work anywhere apart from that company. If a trucker suffers any work-related injury, he or she may assume eligibility for workers’ … Read more
Chemical plant fires that capture national attention are one of several hundred accidents that happen every year. Every year we hear in the news of at least one chemical plant fire or explosion. However, the accidents that capture national attention are just one of several hundred accidents that take place every year. Chemical plant workers face this risk … Read more
If your work comp benefits have been stopped and you still need medical care, a St. Louis work comp attorney can help you. Workers’ compensation benefits are specifically designed to help both the Missouri employee and the employer. The employee is protected from expensive medical costs resulting from a work-related injury, while the employer is protected from potential lawsuits. Reaching Maximum … Read more
Nearly 90 percent of hotel housekeepers report work-related pain from repetitive stress injuries. Hotel employees suffer more injuries compared to other service industry workers in the U.S. Housekeepers have a particularly high injury rate primarily because of performing repetitive tasks that strain ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Common Injuries Suffered by Hotel Employees and Housekeepers Housekeepers and … Read more
Because of a loss of earnings, an injured food processing worker may experience serious financial distress. The roles and responsibilities of food processing workers include operating, maintaining, and cleaning food processing machines, cutting or trimming food items, and ensuring timely delivery of product. Due to the nature of their job, food processing workers often perform repetitive tasks, heavy … Read more
With the increasing popularity of online shopping, the demand for skilled and experienced warehouse workers is on the rise. Warehouse workers perform multiple tasks, including preparing orders, filling inventory records, packing boxes, sorting out goods, loading and unloading goods, supplying orders, driving vans or trucks for delivering products, and operating equipment. With the increasing popularity of … Read more