Paid Sick Leave Might Mean Less Workers Comp Injuries

MO Workers Comp

Employers and their insurance companies can be reticent to pay workers’ compensation claims. A study published online in the American Journal of Public Health, called Paid Sick Leave and Nonfatal Occupational Injuries, conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests that … [Read more...]

Complications With Workers’ Compensation Claims

MO Workers Comp Lawyer

One of the reasons that many states are taking action to reform workers’ compensation systems is that they are not always the most efficient. They can become unbalanced and not benefit those who they are meant to benefit in the way they originally intended to. Workers’ comp is supposed to … [Read more...]

Auto Accident Questions and Myths

St. Louis Auto Accident Lawyer

When an auto accident is caused by the carelessness of another, the law in Missouri holds the driver responsible.  Common myths related to auto accidents: 1. Level of injury sustained depends on the nature and intensity of the accident Several victims fail to claim their full compensation … [Read more...]

California Car Wash In Violation of Labor Laws

Workers Comp Lawyer St. Louis

Employees who have been unfairly treated or suspect that an employer is in violation of labor laws should contact an attorney. Minimum wage is supposed to guarantee fair and basic payment for workers. But one car wash is accused of failing to meet even these most basic standards of compensation … [Read more...]

Work Related Crush Injuries

Crush Injuries at Work

Crush injuries are painful, traumatic, and can be life changing.  Workplace injuries can be as minor as a muscle strain or can be as catastrophic as a crush or amputation injury. Approximately 125,000 workers suffer from crush injuries each year. Crush injuries happen when body parts are caught … [Read more...]