Do not seek a different doctor on your own, as this may result in all your benefits stopping, and it may prove difficult to get them back. Speak with a workers comp attorney. Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their worker’s comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. … Read more
Workers’ compensation is meant to protect workers who have been injured at work or who suffer from an occupational disease. A health condition can put a lot of stress on workers, especially if they are the main providers for their families. An extensive recovery or disability might put the worker on the sideline for a … Read more
Understanding the Financial Impact of Nursing Injuries and the Role of Workers Compensation The hospital is one of the most hazardous workplaces in the United States. On average, hospitals record around 6-8 workplace injuries daily, almost twice the number of daily injuries in any other sector in the country. Nurses are at the forefront of … Read more
Chronic conditions are more complicated when it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t demand your rights. Overexertion at the workplace is not uncommon, as many people are trying to get a promotion, a bigger paycheck or are just very invested in their work projects. However, working extra … Read more
Salespeople are, unfortunately, prone to back injuries. If your job causes you harm, you should not carry the financial burden for your treatment yourself. Salespeople seem to always have a smile on their faces, a warm voice, and a drive to get you to buy something. From the outside, they may seem like they have … Read more
If your employer requires you to take certain vaccines for work and you develop SIRVA, then you may have grounds to file a claim. You may visit your doctor annually to get your flu shot. If so, then you understand how painful the injection site can be on your arm. It’s normal to experience some … Read more