If you’ve been involved in a work accident and will start receiving worker’s comp benefits, a natural question that will come up is: How are these benefits paid? How Are Workers Compensation Benefits Paid? Missouri’s worker’s compensation laws can be a bit difficult to interpret at first glance, but this article will provide you with … Read more
For individuals who use high-powered tools, Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome is often caused by their working conditions. We’ve all experienced that moment after a long day at the amusement park when we lay down to sleep and feel like we’re still riding one of the roller coasters. However, when you work each day with power drills, … Read more
If you have been injured on the job and regularly work overtime, you may wonder if this will be factored into your workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve recently been injured on the job in Missouri, you may be wondering how much money you’ll get from workers’ comp after your claim goes through. Does overtime count … Read more
Although it is never fun to imagine worst-case scenarios, it is important to understand your options if an accident or injury ever befalls you at work. If you suffered a severe injury while working at your St. Louis job, you might be pretty sure you are eligible for workers’ compensation. However, if this injury has … Read more
What happens when the workers’ compensation checks you are getting are smaller than you were expecting? The workers’ compensation system pays weekly benefits or lump sums to workers who are no longer able to provide the same income as they used to because of an injury or disease caused by the conditions at their workplace … Read more
If you suffered injuries while performing work duties as an apprentice, here are the important steps you need to take. Imagine you have been accepted into an apprentice program and you will start your training in just a few days. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about your future job and gain some … Read more