Amputation injuries are not only a devastating injury with lifelong consequences, they are also very expensive to treat. The US Department of Labor reports that about half of all amputation injuries take place in the manufacturing industry. It also states that this type of workplace injury is more likely to occur with the use of … Read more
It is not unreasonable to expect that during the course of a work day, an employee may stop and take some time out to attend to personal matters. If an accident occurs during this time, the question may arise if the injuries sustained are covered by the employer’s workman’s compensation insurance. It is not uncommon … Read more
A frequently asked question by employees is whether or not an injury is covered if they are on a scheduled break from work. The answer to this is complex. The location where the accident took place and the type of break will usually determine if it is compensable. If you are being denied benefits because … Read more
If you have been denied your workman’s compensation claim, see the counsel of a Missouri workman’s compensation attorney. This is not a burden you should have to bear. The roofing industry is considered to be high risk for workman’s compensation insurance companies. Most are small companies with just enough employees to make the insurance necessary … Read more
Insurance companies often find medical experts to contradict your physician. It would be nice to think that an employee can rely on workers’ compensation insurance to pay for their medical expenses in the same way that the employer knows it keeps them immune from lawsuits. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The big business that … Read more
Assault in the workplace entitles an employee to workman’s compensation if injuries are sustained. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is also a problem that many American workers have suffered. When sexual harassment turns into sexual assault, it becomes not just an issue of workman’s compensation, but also a criminal offense. If you have been sexually victimized at … Read more