There are various reasons why a workers’ compensation insurance carrier may deny a claim. The insurance company can contest the claim if you fail to file your claim within the stipulated timeframe. There may be issues related to the injury or when and how it occurred, which can result in a dispute. Claims that are contested by workers’ compensation carriers … Read more
Airline workers play an important role in making our air travel safe and comfortable. They keep the airplanes stocked with fuel and food and the baggage efficiently loaded. Because of the variety of strenuous work duties, many airline workers get injured, sometimes quite seriously. An injured worker is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, yet all too often, injured workers face challenges … Read more
New research shows how a lawyer affects the outcome of a worker compensation claim. When it comes to hiring an attorney for a worker compensation claim case, the benefits outweigh the costs by a considerable margin. Recent research conducted by Martindale Nolo shows how hiring a lawyer for a workers’ compensation claim case can impact the … Read more
Repetitive stress injuries are a common reason for work comp claims. When we think of work-related injuries, we often think of serious injuries such as slips and falls, machinery-related accidents, or injuries due to a hazardous work environment. Not much attention is paid to repetitive stress injuries, although they are one of the most common reasons for … Read more
Overexertion is dangerous and increases the risk for workplace injuries. Overexertion is the third-leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Overexertion accounts for over 3.3 million emergency visits each year. Overexertion means taking part in an activity or group of activities that causes an individual to exceed his or … Read more
If your benefits have been denied because of a filing technicality, a St. Louis work comp lawyer may be able to help. Receiving workers’ compensation benefits after being in a workplace accident is not as cut and dry as you may believe. Even though the system is in place to ensure that you are provided with medical care after an accident … Read more