Workers’ Compensation

Getting hurt on the job creates several significant financial challenges. Professionals often need immediate medical care. They also face a temporary loss of income as they recover from their injuries or undergo treatment. In cases where the doctor treating an injured...

Being hurt at work is one thing, but adding a denied claim fuels the stress and hardship. One common reason claims are rejected is the existence of a pre-existing condition. Even if the injury was minor before, workplace accidents can make it more serious, yet...

If you have sustained a work-related injury, you need to report it to your employer or supervisor. However, it’s important to know the steps to follow when reporting to avoid mistakes that may threaten your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Here is how...

Many people believe they work in relatively safe industries where the odds of an accident or injury are low. They may just work in an office building, for instance. They could certainly suffer injuries in a slip and fall accident or due to the repetitive motion of...

Under Missouri law, employers with five or more employees must have workers’ compensation insurance for all their employees. This insurance provides financial help to any part-time or full-time employee who gets sick or injured while at work. Here are four benefits...

There are many ways for employees to get hurt at work. Some of them are truly accidents, and others might be the result of a mistake. The injured worker could potentially be at fault for the incident that leaves them hurt. A blue-collar professional could injure...

Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be one of the most important steps you take after a workplace injury. It’s your right as an employee to seek medical treatment and financial support if you’ve been hurt on the job—but small errors can quickly lead to delays,...

Different careers come with different risks. Professional dog groomers can hurt themselves with tools or sustain injuries from frightened or aggressive animals. Factory workers are at risk because of heavy machinery and repetitive job functions. Many of the most...

Falls can end a person’s life, their career or just their ability to work for the rest of that day. Avoiding them is in the interest of employers and employees alike. The following options can help reduce the likelihood or severity of falls. Eliminating dangers and...

Sustaining a work-related injury can be an unexpected and disheartening experience for employees in any industry. They have to deal with the financial realities of missing work while they recover. Aside from taking time for recovery, injured employees also have to...