The Missouri Supreme Court heard a recent case, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs v Boresi, No. SC 92541 (Mo. 2013); 2013 MO Lexis 25 (April 30, 2013). This case dealt with the Veterans Administration’s ability to intervene in order to collect payment for medical care received by veterans, regardless of whether the care had been … Read more
Farming is one of the most hazardous industries to work in. Farms can range from small, family farms, to huge million dollar farms focused on mass production. When you work on a farm you are constantly surrounded by heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, livestock, loud noise, dust, and sun, among other potentially dangerous factors that can … Read more
Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. It may be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Learn about workers’ compensation for tendonitis injuries. Understand your rights, the claims process, and how to secure benefits for wage loss and medical expenses due to work-related tendon injuries. Understanding Tendon Injuries Tendons are robust tissues that connect muscles to bones, … Read more
Workers compensation is in place to provide for workers who can no longer perform work related tasks due to a work related injury or illness. Missouri businesses pay a 3% surcharge to the workers compensation insurance fund run by the Division of Workers which processes claims, awarding financial benefits to those deemed worthy under the … Read more
Bursitis may be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Bursitis is a painful condition that develops when the bursa, a lubricating sac between joints, tendons, muscles, and skin, becomes inflamed or irritated. The bursal sac reduces friction by lubricating spaces between joints, muscles, and tendons. As you can imagine, when the sac is inflamed, this can be … Read more
Nearly every employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance. In the event of a workplace injury, employees are entitled to medical treatment and wage loss benefits regardless of whose fault the injury is. Obviously this benefits injured employees, but it also serves to protect employers from injured workers taking civil action against them. An … Read more