Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common workplace injury, especially in jobs requiring repetitive hand movements. While it may initially seem minor, CTS can lead to severe and lasting consequences. Early treatment is crucial to prevent long-term damage and help...
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Workers’ Compensation
How long do Missouri workers’ compensation benefits last?
Workers in a variety of different situations may develop health issues caused by their employment. Some workers develop illnesses due to chemical exposure at work. Employees may develop repetitive strain injuries from doing the same job tasks for years or could get...
Injuries common in factory work
Working in a factory setting can expose employees to various hazards. Despite advances in workplace safety and regulations, factory workers are still at risk for numerous injuries, some of which can have long-term effects on their health and well-being. With its...
What are the top 3 manufacturing plant injuries?
Working in a manufacturing facility is a dangerous profession. Despite the potential for injury, many people seek out factory jobs specifically because they receive a premium wage partially due to the possible risk involved in their profession. Ideally, manufacturing...
What do manual laborers need to know about knee injuries?
Manual laborers sometimes have job duties that put stress on the knees. For example, carpet layers and landscapers usually have to kneel to complete their jobs. This puts a lot of pressure on the knees. It’s up to employers to ensure that all workers have the tools...
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...
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...
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...
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...
