Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

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...

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...

An accident has happened at work, and you have suffered injuries. Fortunately, your employer has a workers’ compensation insurance coverage that extends protections to you as their employee if you get hurt on the job. Fair enough. However, it is important to...

Work accidents happen every day across Missouri. Most of them only require first aid or possibly a day off of work. However, some people suffer serious injuries on the job. Others develop work-acquired medical conditions that result in a protracted leave of absence or...

Construction is one of the most dangerous job roles you can have. The combination of tools and heavy equipment poses a significant danger to workers. Those contractors who work these machines aren't the only ones at risk for getting hurt, though.  Learning about the...

There are many types of injuries that workers have to be watchful for when they’re doing their job duties. One of these is knee injuries. There are several types of injuries that can easily damage a knee, so workers must pay close attention to how they feel while...

Sometimes, when you go see a doctor, it may feel like they don't live in the same world that you do. They may ask you to restrict your activity in a way that is unrealistic. They could recommend treatments that seem far too expensive or time consuming for your life....

Data compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC) in 2019 showed that a worker suffered injuries on the job every seven seconds. This number equates to 510 workers per hour, 12,600 ones each day, 88,500 employees in a week and 4,600,000 ones during a single year....