Every year, thousands of people get injured at work. Some occupations are by nature more hazardous than others. Some are even rendered completely disabled, and they are never again able to get back to work. Injuries at work can be a result of a sudden accident or they can occur over time. Hazardous Occupations That Are … Read more
Certain workers’ compensation cases may become complicated because of the nature of the injury. How can an injured worker win their case? Missouri workers’ compensation lawyers believe that in order to navigate through all the complexities and receive fair compensation for the injury or illness, an injured worker should be aware of their rights under the workers’ compensation … Read more
Work Injuries involving sprains, strains, and muscle tears should be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ compensation covers various injuries and diseases that occur as a result of your work-related responsibilities. It covers both hard tissue and soft tissue injuries. Many of the injuries reported at the workplace are soft tissue injuries, which affect tendons, ligaments, … Read more
Accepting a Lump-sum settlement offer may be tempting. Here are some factors to consider. If a worker gets injured or becomes ill due to their job-related responsibilities, they will generally be entitled to benefits under workers’ compensation. These benefits include compensation for medical bills, wage loss, and death benefits. In certain cases, especially those involving … Read more
Every year, workers are injured at their workplace in Missouri and suffer from workplace injuries. While some suffer only minor injuries that require minimal medical treatment, others suffer serious injuries that have life changing and debilitating implications. Whatever the severity of the injuries, workers compensation covers the cost of medical treatment and provides disability benefits in … Read more
An injured worker may lose their rights to workers compensation under certain circumstances, such as drug, alcohol, and safety violations. Anyone who gets injured or becomes ill at the workplace can claim benefits under workers’ compensation. An injured employee can seek medical benefits, wage loss benefits, and permanent disability benefits under the Missouri workers’ compensation … Read more