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A Temporary Hearing for Workers’ Compensation

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A temporary hearing is requested by an employee when there is a dispute about medical treatment or the payment of temporary disability benefits. A temporary hearing is also known as a hardship hearing. Employees undergoing treatment for work-related injuries are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. The compensation covers prescription medication, medical equipment, and physical rehabilitation. … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Is Your Employer Denying Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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A work-related injury can change your life and during this difficult time, your employer may deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workplace injuries are far too common than many people think. Work-related injuries do not just occur at high-risk workplaces such as mines or construction sites, they also occur in office settings. An injury can change the … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

Claiming Workers Comp for Plantar Fasciitis

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Many employees are required to perform physically strenuous work on their jobs, putting them at risk for injury. Such workers are prone to injuries and may have to seek medical treatment and take time off work to recuperate from the injury. The Missouri workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured in the scope of their … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

Workers’ Compensation for Injured Healthcare Workers

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Healthcare professionals do the wonderful job of caring for those who are sick, injured, and need medical help. Medical assistants, nurses, and transportation workers in the healthcare sector play a crucial role in the running of a hospital. Often, they are the first ones to report for duty and are the last ones to leave. … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Intracerebral Hemorrhage Caused by a Workplace Accident

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An employee who suffers a work-related brain injury may need extensive treatment and an extended period of time off work for treatment and recovery. A work-related head or brain injury can have life altering consequences for the injured worker. One of the most serious effects of brain trauma is a complication known as intracerebral hemorrhage, which if left untreated … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

The Most Common Causes of Work-Related Injuries

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Are you at risk for a work-related injury? Every employee is entitled to a safe workplace, but unfortunately, some employers fail to adhere to workplace safety norms. As a result, many workers are injured every year. Almost every workplace in the United States poses some type of risk to an employee. What are the most common causes of … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2015