What would you do without your back to support you through life? Depending on the severity of a back injury, it could take weeks or months to return to your former activity level and independence. Many Missouri industries come with a risk of suffering workplace back...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Eye injury is a risk for workers in a wide range of occupations
Do you know if your job poses a risk of eye injuries? According to data analyzed in 2019, more than 18,000 occupational eye injuries occur annually in the U.S. You probably do not worry much about on-the-job eye injuries unless you weld for a living. However, welding...
3 injuries health care workers commonly suffer
Health care work is a thankless job. When someone’s injured, often, it’s a nurse or emergency medical team who gets to a patient in need first. People come in day and night with injuries of their own – many of whom are injured from workplace accidents, but when health...
Proper training is crucial for industrial employees
Factory workers are often underappreciated, but these are hard-working individuals who have the right to a safe workplace. One of the most important things employers can do is to provide proper training for anyone who comes to work. Many safety issues should be...
Which tools pose the biggest threat to your hearing?
In almost every workplace there are some forms of noise hazards. However, this applies more to those who work in manual environments such as construction sites, factories and workshops. There are a number of tools that heighten the risk of hearing damage occurring in...
What happens when a job injury changes your workflow
For most Missouri professionals, work becomes predictable once they finish their training. Even in the most exciting professions, you will likely perform the same handful of tasks repeatedly. If you work in a factory or similar setting, you may perform the same task...
Mental and physical health matter after a serious crash
If you drive for work and are involved in a crash, you could run into trouble if you’re suddenly unable to perform your job. You may have injuries that hold you back, but even if those heal, your stress level may not let you drive comfortably. Many people suffer from...
What to know about work-caused repetitive stress injuries
When someone discusses workplace accidents and injuries, most think about construction incidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and similar situations. However, an extremely common injury that occurs to workers in many industries is repetitive stress injuries. If you...
Mistakes to avoid after a workplace accident
Being injured on the job can have a huge impact on your life and finances. While most injured workers can recover workers' compensation benefits from their employer, there are things you may do that will make it difficult to receive these funds. If you make one of...
Who chooses your doctor in a Missouri workers’ comp case?
The relationship between a doctor and a patient is sacrosanct, so it only makes sense that you would carefully choose the person who will be responsible for your health and well-being, right? Under most circumstances, that’s true – except when you have a...