The type of employee that you are largely determines whether or not you are eligible to collect. In the state of Missouri, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers compensation is the coverage that an employer must have in the event that one of their employees is injured while on the job. To … Read more
To avoid paying workers’ comp benefits employers will try to insist that an employee was really an independent contractor. Workers’ compensation is the type of insurance that an employer has to take out to ensure that if their employee is injured while on the job, the employer has the assets to cover any damages or … Read more
One way an employer can try to deny your benefits is by claiming you were an independent contractor. There are many advantages for both independent contractors and those who employ them. If you are an independent contractor, you can take on many positions at once and work, or not work, as you want. If an … Read more
If you have been injured on-the-job, you should qualify to receive workers compensation benefits. If you are filing workers compensation for the first time, you may have many doubts and questions about the entire process. You may wonder when your workers compensation benefits will start. In this article, we will answer this question. When a … Read more
Has your employer refused your Missouri workers compensation benefits, claiming it is an idiopathic cause? The workers who get injured while performing their duties in the workplace are entitled to get workers’ compensation benefits. They can get compensation for their medical expenses and loss of income. The future medical costs are also taken into consideration. … Read more
A workers compensation claim for DVT can be complicated, requiring the assistance of a St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. These blood clots develop when blood thickens and clumps together. Most of these clots occur in the thigh or … Read more