You have to prove that your injury is work-related to recover workers compensation benefits. When you are injured while performing under the scope of your employment duties, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits are designed to pay for an employee’s medical costs and any lost wages. To be eligible for workers’ compensation … Read more
As the summer months heat up in St. Louis, outdoor workers face a higher risk of heat-related illnesses. There are a growing number of workers suffering from heat related illnesses during the hot summer months. These illnesses such as heat stroke, are particularly prevalent in employees who work outdoors like gardeners and construction workers. We … Read more
If you have suffered a workplace injury while pregnant, contact a St. Louis workers compensation lawyer to understand your rights. Employers always have to pay close attention to the safety and well-being of their employees and pregnant women need special attention as their health, and the health of their babies can be at higher risk. … Read more
Hand-arm vibration syndrome is a work-related illness that causes damage to the nerves and muscles in the hands and arms. Workers in Missouri are exposed to a wide variety of injuries including occupational illnesses and repetitive motion injuries. Hand-arm vibration syndrome is defined as a work-related illness that causes damage to the blood vessels, nerves, muscles, or … Read more
Each workers’ compensation case is unique; however, there are rules and deadlines that apply to all cases. While workers’ compensation cases normally do not require a full-blown trial, employees and their lawyers should not rule out this possibility and should prepare well for any possible outcome. It is important to understand the chronology and process of a … Read more
Each day, 150 workers lose their lives as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Many work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths are reported in the United States each year. In fact, work-related injuries and fatalities are more common than you may imagine. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, in the year 2012, 4,628 workers had lost their life … Read more