In the United States, repetitive motion injuries are one of the leading injuries named in workers’ compensation claims. There is a myth that to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the cause of your injury must result from a single event. For example, a cable installer falling off a ladder or a waiter slipping on an ice … Read more
We can provide assistance with this process and make sure the insurance company does not use tricks to get your claim denied. Nerve damage is a common type of work injury that occurs as the result of machinery accidents, slip and falls, lifting injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. Regardless of what caused it, as long … Read more
Home healthcare workers provide a very important service but face many health hazards and risks. Home healthcare workers and nursing assistants provide very important services in Missouri. They provide long-term care and personal assistance to people with disabilities and other chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, they experience very high rates of occupational injuries. Whether employed by … Read more
Injured truckers are entitled to workers compensation as long as their injuries occurred as a result of their work activity. In 2016, 4,440 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. While commercial truckers are an integral part of the country’s economy, the job comes with many risks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and … Read more
When you work from home, it is difficult to prove that you were working within the scope of your employment when injured. There are many perks to working out of your house. Whether you are a freelancer, flex-time worker or independent contractor, the advantage is that you can decide to work when you want to. … Read more
It can be difficult to get workers’ compensation benefits to cover wear and tear injuries without the help of a lawyer. When you are an employee, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers in the state of Missouri must take out insurance in the event that an employee is injured while on … Read more