Unfortunately, in order to save money, some employers fail to maintain workers compensation insurance, which is required under Missouri law. Many employees do not think much about workers compensation until they become injured. Unfortunately, in order to save money, some employers fail to maintain workers compensation insurance, which is required under Missouri law. Missouri law … Read more
Firefighters in one county are calling for an investigation into the county’s workers’ compensation system. These firefighters claim that their benefits have either been delayed or remain unpaid. International Association of Firefighters Local 1664, the union for career firefighters in Montgomery County, Maryland have asked for an investigation to be conducted by the County Council, … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that 4.5 million dog bite injuries occur annually in the United States. The CDC report states that out of 5 dog bites 1 bite injury requires medical attention. Another report by the Insurance Information Institute states that over half of dog bites actually happen on … Read more
Workers compensation laws differ from state to state. Because employers and their insurance companies will oftentimes put their own interests ahead of those of injured workers, any worker who sustains an injury while on the job should be familiar with their rights and the benefits that they are entitled to. While employers and their insurance … Read more
With this many farm workers, however, there is a larger potential risk of injuries. Missouri farmers play such an important role in the nations agricultural industry. They rank second in the nation in the number of farms, beef cows and hay production. There are over 100,000 farms in Missouri, which covers a space of nearly … Read more
When you are injured on the job, it is important to follow the proper steps to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to. While filing a claim sounds simple, many different factors may complicate your Missouri workers’ compensation claim. To protect your rights and make sure that you receive the total compensation … Read more