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It’s important to know your rights and what to expect during an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a workers’ compensation claim. Were you injured at work and are now going through the process of filing a workers’ comp claim? One step in this process may involve an independent medical examination (IME). These exams are meant to … Read more
Work-related hearing loss can affect a worker’s ability to perform even basic tasks. Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with how the ear detects or processes sound. It can range from mild to severe and affect one or both ears. It can be present at birth or can be acquired later in life. … Read more
Hip injuries can be very painful and can often mean significant time away from your job. Hip injuries at work can limit mobility, and in addition to being painful injuries, they can also necessitate months of rehabilitation and physical therapy and may even require surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, even with treatment, … Read more
If medical evidence supports that a heart attack or stroke was work-related, it may be covered by workers comp. Workers compensation benefits are meant to provide financial compensation and medical expenses for injuries sustained at work or as a result of their work. Whether or not a heart attack or stroke that occurs at work … Read more
Work-related crush injuries are painful, traumatic, and can be life-changing. Each year around 125,000 workers sustain crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when the body is stuck by an object, is caught between two objects, or is entangled in machinery. These hazards are also known as pinch points. The force exerted on the body caught … Read more
Getting your life back on track after an injury at work is not easy. We can help you protect your workers comp benefits. In addition to the physical challenges that injured workers face, there is the stress of rehabilitation, finances, and the legalities of filing a work comp claim. Missouri workers’ compensation law does not require an employer to … Read more