In the best cases, your workplace injury will only take you out of commission for a few days or even less than that. However, many injured workers can face the unfortunate reality when the workplace injury leaves permanent effects on their body and life. This may be because of permanent disabilities that force you to … Read more
Sometimes, companies go under. It can happen to small mom-and-pop shops and even multinational giant businesses. But if your company is going under and you have an open worker’s comp insurance claim, you’re likely not just worried about finding new employment. So what happens to your benefits if the business you work for is closing … Read more
A lot of people think a work injury can end one of two ways: either the worker fully recovers after getting adequate treatment, in which case they return to work as if nothing ever happened, or they are left disabled and cannot work again. However, there is also a grey area where you may still … Read more
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 2.8 million temporary employees in the US workforce. Temps provide a much-needed solution to many issues with employment, from seasonal demands that require additional workers to help companies meet demands (like during the holidays) to filling in the spot of a worker that needs … Read more
According to the law, employees are entitled to workers’ compensation if they get injured while doing their job. That might not always happen at the place of employment. The laws are pretty clear when it comes to injuries suffered at your place of employment. If you get injured while doing your job, then you are … Read more
There is a procedure that must be followed in these cases, and any tiny mistake can, unfortunately, hurt the chances of your claim being approved. In Missouri, if you get injured on the job you can file a workers compensation claim and cover the costs of your medical treatment through these benefits. It’s like a … Read more