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Working in the construction industry is often dangerous, and its workers are at an increased risk for TBIs and their consequences. A 2016 report made by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that the construction industry has the highest number of traumatic brain injuries in the US workplaces, both fatal and … Read more
Mail carriers are on their feet for hours upon hours, but what seems like an easy job can really take a toll on a person’s health. Carrying a bag filled with letters and documents over time can lead to neck pain which may require treatment to improve. This can either mean medication for pain management, … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis, or any other illness due to asbestos exposure, notify your employer as soon as possible. These types of illnesses can be severe, and if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s crucial to speak with a St. Louis mesothelioma lawyer who understands Missouri’s occupational disease laws. Asbestos exposure leads … Read more
Power linemen often risk their lives to restore the power, among their many other duties. Power linemen don’t have an easy line of duty. Most of their work involves climbing to high places with power lines carrying high voltages or even building the electric lines of new construction. It is imperative for power linemen to … Read more
TOS can be eligible for workers comp benefits, but only if you can show this condition is a direct cause of your work activity. Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when blood vessels or nerves located between the collarbone and first rib are compressed. The way the syndrome manifests itself can vary, depending on the specific portion … Read more
Make sure your rights are protected by working with an experienced St. Louis workers comp attorney. Workers’ compensation claims are often complicated. The laws are not always easy to understand and the situation can be made all the more complicated by the particularities of every case. One common question many injured workers have after suffering … Read more