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Third-party personal injury claims becomeย complicated when combined with workers’ compensation. There are certain circumstances, such as a car accident, whenย an injured employee may fileย a personal injury claim against a third-party in addition to the workers’ย compensation claim. In Missouri, there are precise laws that govern the distribution of any monies obtained in such a claim. This … Read more
Proving permanent disability in a workers’ compensation claim may be difficult. Some workers’ย compensation claims are related to aย work-related injuryย which in time heals, allowing the employee to return to work. However, other injuries areย more permanent. If your employer is denying your claim for permanent disability, speak with a Missouri workers’ย compensation attorney. The attorneyย can help you appeal … Read more
Work-related head injuries can have serious consequences, including both physical and financial hardships for the injured employee. Work-related headย injuries can be serious and fatal. Work-related head injuries can lead toย subdural hematomas, causing physical and financial trauma for the injured employee. The injured employee may need to consult a Missouri workers’ compensation attorneyย to receive help collectionย the … Read more
Safety training programs and rules are designed to protect employees from injury while on the job reduce workers’ compensation claims. In an effort to cut costs on workers’ย compensation insurance and claims, many businesses adopt rules and policies designed to protect their employeeโs from being injured. No plan, no matter how well thought out, is without … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to receive compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Work-related injuries can be serious and crippling. They may result in permanent disability depending on the seriousness of the injury and the body part affected by it. Employees suffering from work-related injuries should consult a … Read more
Work-related knee injuries can be disruptive and debilitating. An injured employee may need help receiving their workers’ compensation benefits. A kneeย injury resulting from a work-related accidentย may prevent employees from performing their responsibilitiesย for a number of days or even weeks, depending on the degree and seriousness of the injury. An injured employeeย may wish toย consult a Missouri … Read more