According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, fatalities in the construction industry were at their highest levels since 2007 — with 1,061 deaths or an increase of five percent. This includes the construction of buildings, heavy and civil engineering construction, and specialty trade contractors. It is no surprise that construction is one of the … Read more
Chemical burns can cause permanent injuries, disfigurement, loss of income, and excruciating pain. Chemical burns cause about 3% of the 486,000 burns that happen each year in the US. And while they are not as common as scalds or burns caused by fire, chemical burns can cause serious and long-lasting health effects, painful injuries, and … Read more
If you’re injured while performing job duties but you’re not at work, filing workers’ compensation can be more complex. Workers’ compensation in Missouri is relatively straightforward if you’re injured at your place of work. If you suffer an injury at work, you can generally file a workers’ compensation claim. However, things can get a little … Read more
For individuals who use high-powered tools, Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome is often caused by their working conditions. We’ve all experienced that moment after a long day at the amusement park when we lay down to sleep and feel like we’re still riding one of the roller coasters. However, when you work each day with power drills, … Read more
Work Injuries Workers Comp for Repetitive Trauma and Occupational Disease Not every work injury happens in a moment. Missouri covers the ones that take years too. Occupational diseases are conditions that arise from workplace conditions rather than a single accident: repetitive trauma like carpal tunnel and tendonitis, and illnesses from toxic exposure to substances such … Read more
While construction workers perform extremely valuable jobs, the nature of the work involving heavy tools, machinery, and industrial equipment can be hazardous. Construction can be one of the most dangerous trades for workplace injuries. While construction workers perform extremely valuable jobs, the nature of the work involving heavy tools, machinery, and industrial equipment can be … Read more
