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Workers’ Compensation for Heavy Machinery Accidents

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Heavy machinery accidents often cause serious and life-threatening injuries, requiring extensive treatment. Workers who perform jobs involving the use of heavy machinery are at a high risk of injury. A worker injured in a machinery accident at the workplace may claim workers’ compensation benefits. If you come into contact with heavy machinery or equipment at the workplace, you are at … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2024

Workers’ Compensation for Construction Site Injuries

Construction workers are exposed to dangerous hazards that often cause serious injuries, resulting in the need to file a workers’ compensation claim. The environment at a construction site is such that it exposes workers to the risk of serious injuries. Most employers take preventive measures such as extensive safety inspections, implementation of safety regulations, and … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Missouri Workers’ Compensation – Filing a First Injury Report

Work-related injuries should be addressed as soon as possible. Anย injured workerโ€™s first step should be to receive medical attention immediately after sufferingย a work-related injury. Receivingย timely medical treatment would also ensure that you get your workers’ compensation benefits in a hassle-free manner. It is also essential for an injured worker to inform their employer about the … Read more

Updated: February 21, 2024

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Asthma

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Exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, pollutants, radiation, and allergens can make workers susceptible to occupational illnesses. Workers who suffer from occupational illnesses may seek benefits under the Missouri workers’ compensation system to receive compensation for medical expenses and loss of wages. Occupational Asthma Among the many occupational illnesses that an industrial worker can contract is occupational asthma. Although … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

Dealing with the Pain of Sciatica

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While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that aย worker performs. Injuries that develop over a period of time are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. Lower back injuries are one of the most common injuries that workers suffer. Unfortunately, medical professionals often misdiagnose aย back … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019

Workers’ Compensation – What if You Have More Than One Job?

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A large number of people today hold two jobs just to make ends meet. How will the bills get paid if you are injured at one of your jobs? Workersโ€™ compensation laws in Missouri provide benefits to employees suffering from work-related injuries. Workers may receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage if they are unable to work because … Read more

Updated: November 7, 2024