Many injured workers do not file a worker’s comp claim because they are afraid of the backlash they’ll receive from their employer or co-workers. Many injured workers can experience workers compensation stigma, a phenomenon where others may accuse them of trying to get out of working for a while and pocketing a few extra bucks. … Read more
Technically, under the new law, if the doctor prescribes marijuana as a treatment for your injuries, the insurance company should cover the cost. However, it may not be that easy. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 on November 6, 2018, which is the Medical Marijuana and Veteran Health Care Services Initiative. The new law essentially means … Read more
There are some necessary steps you must take in order to receive the compensation benefits for your work injury. There were 50,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Missouri in 2017. When you get injured at work or get sick because of the environment you work in, the state law says you are entitled to … Read more
Workers compensation laws in Missouri are rather complex, and as a result, many workers have a lot of questions, including “are benefits taxable?” Most employers in Missouri are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees. In the event that someone gets hurt or sick as a result of their job activity, then the … Read more
If you lived in a different era, suffering a workplace injury could be a tragedy. Your employer might fire you right away, and you’d have to figure things out on your own. If you ever suffer severe damages at work, you might think that it is the end of the world. Fortunately, because there are … Read more
A work-related injury can be so severe that an entire person’s life changes. Some workplace injuries do not have much of an effect on your daily life. Instead, they inhibit your ability to work for some amount of time, but your physical capabilities are not entirely comprised. Other times, the severity of damages are so … Read more