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Back injuries are often painful, life-changing, and result in very high costs. Back injury is a rather vague term that can be used for a variety of different back problems. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these back injuries affect around 1 million workers in the US and account for nearly 20% of … Read more
A pulled muscle can cause quite a lot of pain, and even limit your mobility if you pull your back or leg muscles. A pulled muscle or a muscle strain happens when the muscle is overstretched or torn. There are several reasons why this can happen, such as fatigue, or overuses, and such strains are … Read more
Before you sign the dotted line on the settlement, here are 4 very important questions to ask yourself. Apart from the medical treatment and lost wages benefits, your worker’s comp case may also end with a settlement. This is an additional perk usually given out when the injured worker is facing long-term repercussions of their … Read more
If you were injured while performing your work duties and your claim is being resolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be wondering what your options are. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed our day-to-day lives, and a big part of that has to do with our employment and administrative matters that became more difficult … Read more
One detail could make or break your work injury claim, leaving you unsure about how to move forward in order to receive your benefits. Worker’s compensation benefits are available for Missouri workers who’ve suffered an injury at their place of employment or have gotten sick because of their work environment. On the surface, the program … Read more
The reason behind losing your job is very important in determining what will happen to your workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation system is in place to protect employees who get hurt at work and are unable to get the same income as they normally would. It generally covers lost wages and medical expenses in … Read more