A worker may assume that a cartilage injury is just part of the job; however, these types of injuries may qualify an injured worker for workers’ compensation benefits. Missouri workers are prone to a wide variety of work-related injuries. While some injuries are a result of a sudden accident such as a machinery accident or a fall accident, there … Read more
Assembly line workers are prone to workplace injuries, mainly because of heavy equipment and power-driven machines. Unsafe working conditions combined with a lack of safety precautions contribute to manufacturing accidents. Manufacturing accidents are often serious and may render a worker incapable of working again and earning their living. Some classes of workers such as material handlers, assemblers, machine … Read more
A work-related injury can change your life and during this difficult time, your employer may deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workplace injuries are far too common than many people think. Work-related injuries do not just occur at high-risk workplaces such as mines or construction sites, they also occur in office settings. An injury can change the … Read more
Should you accept a settlement offer for your worker’s compensation claim? Employees who suffer long-term work-related injuries can negotiate a settlement with the workers’ compensation insurance company. What are the pros and cons of a settlement offer? Types of Workers’ Compensation Settlements Many states allow negotiations for lump-sum settlements for workers’ compensation claims. If an employee … Read more
Many employees are required to perform physically strenuous work on their jobs, putting them at risk for injury. Such workers are prone to injuries and may have to seek medical treatment and take time off work to recuperate from the injury. The Missouri workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured in the scope of their … Read more
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive stress injury affecting Missouri workers. However, another type of repetitive stress injury is cubital tunnel syndrome. It involves the inner elbow and causes the worker to feel a pressure-triggering sensation in the ulnar nerve, which provides feeling to the ring … Read more