Lost a family member to a workplace accident? Learn how Missouri’s workers’ compensation death benefits can provide financial security during this difficult time. Losing a loved one in a work-related incident is devastating. Understanding Missouri’s workers’ compensation death benefits can help provide financial security during this difficult time. Here’s what families need to know about … Read more
Missouri’s workers’ compensation laws provide death benefits to help support the surviving family members of construction workers who lose their lives due to workplace injuries or illnesses. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors in the United States, and Missouri is no exception. Workers in this field face daily risks, sometimes leading … Read more
If you are a spouse or dependent of a worker who has died on the job in Missouri, the process of understanding the compensation to which you’re entitled can be difficult. A common topic brought up with St. Louis work injury attorneys is the difference between workers’ compensation benefits and life insurance benefits. Many people … Read more
You probably know by now that if you get injured or sick while doing your job, then you can generally receive benefits to help cover the cost of treatment and lost wages. However, what if a loved one suffers a fatal work injury and passes away? Will family members receive compensation for their death? In … Read more
If a loved one dies as a result of a work-related accident or illness, the surviving family members may be eligible for death benefits through the Missouri workers’ compensation system. These are weekly benefits from the employer or insurer paid at 66 ⅔% of the deceased employee’s average weekly salary from the last year up … Read more
If the incident happened at their place of employment, you no doubt have many questions that you may have difficulty finding the answers to. We are here to help. Workers compensation benefits are given to a worker who was injured at his or her place of work. Unfortunately, many incidents end up taking lives, and … Read more