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“Can I Still Receive Workers Compensation If the Injury Was My Fault?”

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Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, meaning that there is no need for determining liability to receive benefits. There is a lot of confusion among St. Louis employees about how the worker’s compensation system works. Many think that if they got injured because they weren’t following safety protocols or made a mistake, they won’t qualify … Read more

Updated: December 24, 2020

What Classifies as a Work Injury? Do I Need a Work Comp Lawyer?

In Missouri, an employee is generally entitled to workersโ€™ compensation if they sustained an injury or contracted an illness from causes related to their work or workplace. If you are unsure of your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits, the information below may shed light on your questions. Work Injury Classifications There are three types of … Read more

Updated: February 6, 2024

Do I Have To Go Back To Work After a Workersโ€™ Compensation Claim?

Navigating the complexities of the workersโ€™ compensation system in St. Louis can be confusing and difficult. If youโ€™ve recently been injured at work and youโ€™re receiving workersโ€™ compensation benefits, you may be wondering if โ€“ and when โ€“ you have to return to work. In this article, weโ€™ll explain what you need to know. If … Read more

Updated: July 31, 2020

Faulty Equipment Injuries at Work

According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2017 there were roughly 14 worker deaths every day. Workers have the right to feel safe at their workplace. And although their employer may take adequate precautions to make sure the environment is safe, accidents can unfortunately still happen. Faulty equipment accounts for a big portion … Read more

Updated: September 24, 2019

The First Week After Your Work Injury – What You Need To Do

As soon as you are able, document everything yourself. Write down every detail of the work accident and injury that you can think of. A workplace injury could potentially require a lot of treatment to get better. And, to make matters worse, you may even need to miss some time from work to do so. … Read more

Updated: July 30, 2019

Can You File for Workers Compensation If the Accident Was Preventable?

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Your workers comp claim should not be denied just because the accident could have been prevented. Workers compensation laws arenโ€™t exactly easy literature. One great concern workers have in relation to this subject is about fault, or whether the fact that the accident may have been prevented makes them ineligible to file a claim for … Read more

Updated: April 4, 2024