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
Workers can develop symptoms almost immediately after being exposed to a toxic chemical. In many cases, however, it can take months and even years for symptoms to appear. Toxic exposure to fumes or dust from a range of particles — such as silica, beryllium, asbestos — can significantly impact the health of your lungs and … 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
If you have been injured on the job and regularly work overtime, you may wonder if this will be factored into your workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve recently been injured on the job in Missouri, you may be wondering how much money you’ll get from workers’ comp after your claim goes through. Does overtime count … Read more