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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 workersโ 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
Assembly line work is often fast-paced and requires workers to be in constant motion, which presents a unique set of dangers. Every work environment is different and presents its own set of hazards. For some, those hazards are more prevalent than others. Take, for example, an assembly line in a manufacturing plant. These types of … Read more
Work-related crush injuries are painful, traumatic, and can be life-changing. Each year around 125,000 workers sustain crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when the body is stuck by an object, is caught between two objects, or is entangled in machinery. These hazards are also known as pinch points. The force exerted on the body caught … Read more
As long as you are honest and prepared, the proceedings should go relatively smoothly. If you are injured at work and decide to pursue workersโ compensation, there are a few critical steps you need to go through before obtaining your benefits. One of those steps might be a deposition. A deposition is a recorded interview … Read more
Here are five common reasons people accept initial workersโ compensation settlement offers and what you should do before deciding to settle. Generally, after a workplace injury, injured workers have two options for compensation: they can either receive weekly benefits through the workers’ compensation process or they can accept a lump-sum settlement from the insurance company. … Read more
One of the main causesย of work-related injuries that lead to disability is lower back pain from sitting all day. You sit at a desk all day typing away and so you have no risk of injury while on the job, right? You might be surprised to know that those who sit in front of a … Read more