Reportedly, Amazon employees comprise 36% of the warehouse worker industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the rate of on-the-job injuries at the company is too high. Of all workplace accidents resulting in injuries to employees in the...
Workers’ Compensation
What types of workers’ comp benefits are available to you?
When you go to work, you probably do not give much thought to what will happen if you suffer an injury. While you may not assume that you will get hurt at some point, you may find it beneficial to learn more about what to expect if you do suffer injuries while on the...
Another fatal workplace accident in Missouri
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a tragic accident that recently occurred in a Missouri workplace. A 42-year-old man working at a materials supply company reportedly fell off a catwalk. The walkway was several stories high, and the...
How to move forward after a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you find yourself struggling with an injury that you suffered while in the workplace, you may feel unsure of what to do next. Maybe you are unable to continue the same work you did before your accident, or maybe you are in pain that keeps you from enjoying life as...
Missouri worker killed in workplace accident
A Missouri community in Normandy is reeling following a recent fatal accident. It occurred at a community park where a public works director was supervising a tree-trimming project. Several trees in the area had been marked for removal. Workers had made a wedge cut in...
What to expect if you need to file a workers’ compensation claim
Workers have the right to seek financial recovery and support if they suffer an injury in the workplace. Through the workers’ compensation system, a Missouri employee can seek the benefits he or she needs to recover, address financial needs and eventually get back to...
Workers’ comp issues for unmarried Missouri workers
Every state, including Missouri, has its own employment laws. Most employers must purchase insurance to provide financial assistance to workers who suffer injuries on the job. Following a recent tragedy in a construction zone, several people have called for reform in...
Are you at risk of a repetitive stress injury at work?
Certain jobs, such as construction work, require manual labor, and therefore, they may come with a higher risk of suffering an injury. While you may not do heavy lifting or other tasks you may perceive as dangerous, that does not mean that you will never experience an...
3 things to know about workers’ compensation
If a Missouri worker suffers an injury on the job, the first priority in the immediate aftermath of the incident is always to obtain medical treatment. Even if a worker believes that his or her injuries are minor, it is always best to obtain a medical examination...
Your best course of action after a denied workers’ comp claim
After a workplace accident, you know that your employer has certain types of insurance coverage that may provide you with various types of support you may need during your recovery. A workers’ compensation claim allows you to seek financial restitution and other types...