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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
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
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
While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that aย 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 aย back … Read more
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
Proving permanent disability in a workers’ compensation claim may be difficult. Some workers’ย compensation claims are related to aย work-related injuryย which in time heals, allowing the employee to return to work. However, other injuries areย more permanent. If your employer is denying your claim for permanent disability, speak with a Missouri workers’ย compensation attorney. The attorneyย can help you appeal … Read more