Workers’ compensation is meant to protect workers who have been injured at work or who suffer from an occupational disease. A health condition can put a lot of stress on workers, especially if they are the main providers for their families. An extensive recovery or disability might put the worker on the sideline for a … Read more
If the intern is unpaid, it can be more difficult to determine whether or not they qualify to receive workers compensation benefits. Working at your first job is an exciting experience, and students are often most curious about how things work, what their future career can look like and how they can exercise their skills … Read more
Workers compensation laws are a fairly complex piece of legislation, and it can be very difficult to go through them without a broader understanding of the legal system. When you apply for workers compensation benefits, you may be asked to make a very important decision: settle the claim or keep lifetime medical coverage. However, without … Read more
If you have been injured at work and believe that you are entitled to benefits, do not let your employer or insurance company deny your benefits. While workers compensation laws are very effective in getting injured workers financial relief in the event of an accident, it’s not without limitations. In the state of Missouri, workers … Read more
It is possible for some issues to arise that can either delay approval or keep you from receiving your benefits. Workers compensation can give some financial relief to injured workers. When the medical bills are piling up, you need to know you can cover them. But even if the law says you are entitled to … Read more
If you meet the requirements, your workers compensation benefits should cover the cost of your physical therapy treatment. Physical therapy (PT) is one of the most common types of medical treatment following a work injury claim. Doctors often prescribe physical therapy as a medical treatment for a number of different work injuries. If the doctor … Read more