If you suffered an injury at work, you know that this can impact you long-term. In many cases, work accidents are much more than just an inconvenience, and you could suffer the financial impacts for weeks or months to come. It can be intimidating to face the future...
Workers’ Compensation
Getting back to work after a job-related injury
If you experienced an injury at work, you know how difficult this event can be for every other area of your life. You could face physical limitations, mental strain, emotional duress and financial struggles. Your medical bills may be difficult to pay on your own, and...
Headaches, toxins and workers’ compensation
Just about everyone experiences a headache at some point or another. When a headache is a recurring symptom, it is often due to an underlying health issue. Sometimes, headaches are caused by toxins in the workplace. A chronic adverse health condition may constitute a...
What are Missouri’s workers’ comp laws?
All states, including Missouri, have laws that require employers to purchase workers’ comp insurance. This insurance provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illness in the workplace in direct relation to their duties. The coverage is part of the workers’...
Common illnesses and injuries reported by employers
Even with the most advanced safety policies in place, workplace accidents can happen. These types of events can result in serious injuries, expensive medical bills and time away from work. All of these things can accumulate into a grave financial situation for the...
The most common types of work-related illnesses
When you go to work, you are likely not thinking of the ways that your job could make you sick. In fact, you may assume that, since your job does not involve physical labor or serious personal risks, you will probably not suffer harm. However, there are many different...
Filing a workers’ comp claim after a company event
A Missouri recycling center recently held an electronics event where employees, members of the public and local firefighters were present. What was expected to be a pleasant Saturday morning became a disaster when a motor vehicle accident occurred on site. Five...
What happens after a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you suffered an injury at work, you may find that these injuries could leave you with unexpected medical bills and other complications. One work accident can alter the course of your life by wiping out your savings and leaving you unable to return to work. This...
Another Amazon worker facing workers’ compensation issues
Several months ago, a post on this blog stated that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was investigating an apparent discrepancy between a high rate of worker injuries at Amazon and at other warehouse companies and distribution centers throughout the...
The most common injuries suffered by employees in retail
When you go to work, you likely spend your time thinking about the things you will need to do by the end of your workday. You may need to complete a list of tasks, work on a project or simply meet the needs of the customers that walk through the door. If you work in...