States all have different workers’ compensation laws and have their own processes for handling workers’ comp cases. Lawmakers, business owners, and employees all agree that there is room for improvement within the workers’ comp system, and this means that in many states legislators are working to tweak, or sometimes completely overhaul, the workers’ comp regulations … Read more
A very common question that people ask after experiencing a workplace accident that leaves them injured is some variation of “what is the average settlement for a ___ injury?” Knowing what to expect and what sort of compensation is fair is pretty important. Each situation has different circumstances that affect the value of the claim, … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, there are certain steps you must take in order to receive workers compensation benefits. Each year, thousands of employees are injured on the job throughout the state of Missouri. Because of the frequency of injuries in the workplace, Missouri requires almost all business owners to have workers … Read more
The Missouri Department of Labor has an online tool that enables Missourians to look up Missouri businesses to see if they have workers’ compensation coverage for your employees. This tool proves informative and useful for employees, contractors, and homeowners. Access the “Are You Covered?” Workers’ Compensation Tool Missouri Workers’ Compensation Lawyers The Law Office of … Read more
In Missouri, every employer that has five or more employees must provide workers′ compensation insurance to its workers. The insurance carrier must be authorized in Missouri by the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration to write such insurance. If the employer meets the Division of Workers’ Compensation requirements, self-insurance is also a possibility. … Read more
If you are injured in a workplace accident and are unable to work, you are probably entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, the severity of your injury, how it affects your ability to work, and your doctor’s diagnosis, the type of workers’ comp benefits you receive will be different. … Read more