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“I Was Bitten by a Client’s Dog – Do I Qualify for Workers Compensation?”

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Some jobs may put you at more unconventional risks than others, such as the risk of getting bitten by a client’s dog. No, it’s not just delivery people – it’s anyone who works with animals, or is required to make house calls for clients. If your line of work requires you to visit a lot … Read more

Updated: December 9, 2024

The High Cost Of Back Pain After a St. Louis Work Injury

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Back injuries are often painful, life-changing, and result in very high costs. Back injury is a rather vague term that can be used for a variety of different back problems. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these back injuries affect around 1 million workers in the US and account for nearly 20% of … Read more

Updated: August 24, 2020

3 Steps to Take After You Pull a Muscle at Work

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A pulled muscle can cause quite a lot of pain, and even limit your mobility if you pull your back or leg muscles. A pulled muscle or a muscle strain happens when the muscle is overstretched or torn. There are several reasons why this can happen, such as fatigue, or overuses, and such strains are … Read more

Updated: November 25, 2024

4 Questions You Should Ask Before Signing a Workers Compensation Settlement

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Before you sign the dotted line on the settlement, here are 4 very important questions to ask yourself. Apart from the medical treatment and lost wages benefits, your worker’s comp case may also end with a settlement. This is an additional perk usually given out when the injured worker is facing long-term repercussions of their … Read more

Updated: August 24, 2020

Settling Your Workers Compensation Claim During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you were injured while performing your work duties and your claim is being resolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be wondering what your options are. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed our day-to-day lives, and a big part of that has to do with our employment and administrative matters that became more difficult … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2020

Should I Continue to Work While Appealing My Workers Compensation Claim Denial?

One detail could make or break your work injury claim, leaving you unsure about how to move forward in order to receive your benefits. Worker’s compensation benefits are available for Missouri workers who’ve suffered an injury at their place of employment or have gotten sick because of their work environment. On the surface, the program … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2020