Harmless Office Equipment Can Cause St. Louis Workplace Injury

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In 2019, there were an estimated 461,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work in the “information” industry, which includes office workers Workplace injuries are often caused by heavy machinery and tools used in factories and industrial settings. Even seemingly harmless office equipment can cause injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor … Read more

Updated: July 17, 2023

Missouri Workers Compensation for Conveyor Belt Injuries

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Conveyor belts are an indispensable part of many manufacturing processes. Unfortunately, they can also be a source of injury if they are not maintained or operated properly. Conveyor belts are an indispensable part of any manufacturing process, and no assembly line can work without them. Unfortunately, conveyor belts can also be a source of injury … Read more

Updated: December 8, 2022

Workers’ Compensation and Traumatic Brain Injuries

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It is important to select a Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer who has the experience to deal with the complexities of traumatic brain injuries. Some workers’ compensation cases become quite complicated, particularly cases that involve concussions, head injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It is essential to select a Missouri workers’ compensation law firm that has the … Read more

Updated: November 22, 2022

The Risk of Repetitive Motion in the Workplace

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In the United States, repetitive motion injuries are one of the leading injuries named in workers’ compensation claims. There is a myth that to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the cause of your injury must result from a single event. For example, a cable installer falling off a ladder or a waiter slipping on an ice … Read more

Updated: January 22, 2024

St. Louis Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Violence & Assault

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An unexpected act of violence or assault can happen in any workplace, either by a stranger or a co-worker. In the U.S., it is estimated that two million workers become the victims of workplace violence each year. While workplace violence is more common in certain jobs, an unexpected act of violence can happen in any … Read more

Updated: May 10, 2022

5 Things to Discuss With Your Missouri Workers Comp Attorney

Here are five things to discuss with your workers compensation attorney during your first meeting with them. If you’re soon having your first meeting with your St. Louis workers comp lawyer, it’s understandable to be a bit nervous. Apart from the case at hand, working with a lawyer is uncharted territory for a lot of … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2019