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Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Pain and Suffering?

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Workers’ compensation pays an injured worker medical and disability benefits. What about pain and suffering? In a personal injury lawsuit, the victim or claimant can be awarded compensation for pain and suffering. However, that is not the case when it comes to a workers’ compensation claim. Under the Missouri workers’ compensation system, you can only … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Asthma

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Exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, pollutants, radiation, and allergens can make workers susceptible to occupational illnesses. Workers who suffer from occupational illnesses may seek benefits under the Missouri workers’ compensation system to receive compensation for medical expenses and loss of wages. Occupational Asthma Among the many occupational illnesses that an industrial worker can contract is occupational asthma. Although … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

Dealing with the Pain of Sciatica

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While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that a worker performs. Injuries that develop over a period of time are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. Lower back injuries are one of the most common injuries that workers suffer. Unfortunately, medical professionals often misdiagnose a back … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019

Are You Entitled to Workers’ Compensation if Injured While on Break?

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What happens when you are hurt while on a break required by your employer? Workers’ compensation is set up to protect you when you are hurt at work, but there are also laws in place to protect Missouri employees in other ways. For example, your employer must allow for you to take a certain number of … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

How to Prove Permanent and Total Disability

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Proving permanent disability in a workers’ compensation claim may be difficult. Some workers’ compensation claims are related to a work-related injury which in time heals, allowing the employee to return to work. However, other injuries are more permanent. If your employer is denying your claim for permanent disability, speak with a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney. The attorney can help you appeal … Read more

Updated: October 9, 2014

Coping with Work-Related Head Injuries

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Work-related head injuries can have serious consequences, including both physical and financial hardships for the injured employee. Work-related head injuries can be serious and fatal. Work-related head injuries can lead to subdural hematomas, causing physical and financial trauma for the injured employee. The injured employee may need to consult a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney to receive help collection the … Read more

Updated: September 24, 2014