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The Mining Industry and the High Risk for Injury

miner using a pick tool

If you have been injured in a mining accident and are not receiving the medical care you deserve, contact a Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer immediately. Mining is one of the most dangerous industries in existence today. And not just because of the nature of the work but also because of the potential for serious injuries. According … Read more

Updated: December 6, 2022

Common Injuries for Custodial Workers – St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer

Common Injuries for Custodial Workers - St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer

Custodial workers, like janitors and housekeeping staff, work around the clock to make sure the premises they are in charge of remain clean, disinfected, and well maintained. Custodial workers jobs are ridden with risks of exposure to hazardous substances, as well as work environmental dangers that can lead to work-related injuries. In this post, St. … Read more

Updated: March 11, 2022

Are Seasonal Workers Entitled to Workers Compensation Benefits?

Seasonal Workers Entitled to Workers Compensation Benefits

It’s important to understand that seasonal work is not easy, and there is always a risk of on-the-job injuries. In the holiday season, many people take up extra work. Stores need temporary workers to handle the holiday rush and meet the demands of the shoppers. Qualified workers make the most of this opportunity to make … Read more

Updated: February 26, 2021

Workers Compensation for St. Louis Metal Fabrication Shop Injuries

Workers Compensation for St. Louis Metal Fabrication Shop Injuries

Workers build parts or structures by cutting, bending and then assembling parts in St. Louis metal fabrication shops. These are hazardous workplaces where risk of worker injury or death is high. Workers use heavy equipment, toxic substances and various power tools. If the employers fail to take necessary safety precautions, and workers are forced to assemble … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Can an Injured Worker get Workers Comp Benefits if He is at Fault?

Work Comp Benefits

If you have been injured at work, you should be receiving benefits for all of your work related injuries. While certain types of jobs put workers at a higher risk of injury, workers in any type of employment can get injured. Some of the most dangerous industries to work in include construction, manufacturing, assembly work, … Read more

Updated: November 8, 2019

St. Louis Workplace Injuries that Require Arthroscopic Surgery

St. Louis work related arthoroscopy injury

Arthroscopic surgery has become a treatment of choice for many work-related orthopedic injuries. Workers are prone to a variety of injuries at the workplace. While many work-related injuries are minor and require minimal treatment, other injuries are serious and require extensive and prolonged treatment. Such injuries can leave a worker unable to attend work for a long time. Injuries that involve damage to … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024