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Work-related crane accidents put construction workers at great risk for injury. Cranes and forklifts are used at constructions sites and industrial locations. An operator of these machines should have the necessary skills to operate them since they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Employees who are injured due to a work-related accident caused by a crane or … Read more
Many individuals suffer injuries due to exposure to hazardous chemicals at work. The legal remedies for these cases are a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. The right legal remedy for the situation is determined by the source of the toxic chemical and the person or persons managing the work site where the accident happened. … Read more
Understand the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim to protect your legal rights. While the workers’ compensation system aims to take care of the financial and medical needs of a person injured at work, there are times when the worker is denied benefits or offered benefits that are insufficient. What is the workers’ compensation … Read more
The decisions you make regarding your workers’ compensation case can have a lifelong effect on you. The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system; an injured worker may receive benefits irrespective of the cause of the injury. For this reason, most workers’ compensation cases are uncomplicated and are handled routinely. However, there are some cases that become … Read more
When an employer at a construction site does not follow safety guidelines, workers are exposed to danger. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction sites are among the most dangerous of all workplaces. In the United States every year, hundreds of construction workers are injured or killed at their workplace. Slip and fall accidents, electrocution accidents, … Read more
What type of challenges may you face collecting workers’ compensation benefits? In an ideal case scenario, an injured worker would receive medical benefits, temporary disability payments, and lump sum payment for permanent disability without the help of a workers’ compensation lawyer. However, the assistance of an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer can be beneficial in … Read more