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...
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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...
What to expect from the workers’ compensation claims process
If you suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you know this event can affect you in many ways. You may be away from work for an extended period of time while you recover, and you could find that you accumulated significant medical bills in order to treat your...
Take the guess work out of workers’ compensation
When one member of a household is ill or suffers injury, it affects the whole family, especially if the person who is ill or has been in an accident is a primary wage earner in the home. Thankfully, when an injury occurs in the workplace, the employee in question can...
Workplace accidents that are most likely to occur
Every Missouri worker is at risk for an on-the-job injury, whether an individual works behind a desk all day or on a construction site. Some jobs carry a greater risk for workplace accidents than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that approximately...
Your boss can’t punish you if you file a workers’ comp claim
A workplace accident can lead to various complications for a Missouri worker and his or her family. In addition to being unable to work, you may also find yourself with expensive medical bills, painful injuries and other issues that will stand between you and a full...
What happens if your workers’ comp claim comes back denied?
If you suffered an injury at work, you know how this type of incident can have a significant impact on your family’s finances. Time off from work, medical bills and other expenses can take a toll on your financial stability, and you may need assistance to pick up the...
Temperatures are rising, and this could affect workplace safety
As the summer months approach, many Missouri workers will face exposure to higher temperatures. If your job requires you to be outdoors, it will be very important for you to understand how to stay safe and what to do to protect yourself while working. As temperatures...