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...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Possible reasons your workers’ compensation claim will be denied
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...
3 reasons workers don’t receive workers’ compensation benefits
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...
Can you guess which construction jobs are the most dangerous?
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...
Beware of knee injuries at work
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...
A common mistake that could end your workers’ comp claim
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....
What are the facts about on-the-job injuries?
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....
Do you have options after a denied workers’ compensation claim?
You have certain rights as a worker who gets hurt on the job in Missouri. Generally speaking, the right to claim workers' compensation is among your most basic rights after an accident on the job, along with the right to reasonable accommodations by your employer to...