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How Long Do I Have to Be Employed to Recieve Workers Compensation Benefits

The insurance company will go to great lengths to save money and avoid paying the compensation you may be legally entitled to. Everyone wants to make a good first impression at their new place of employment. But when you’re new, don’t know the environment just yet, or maybe don’t have enough work experience, it can … Read more

Updated: February 20, 2024

The Most Common Cause of Industrial Accidents and How to Avoid Them

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An industrial job often comes with higher risks, meaning an injury in these environments could potentially have devastating outcomes. You can work in one of the most careful businesses around, where every health and safety code is respected to the letter, all the time. Even so, accidents can still happen. For the industrial industry, there … Read more

Updated: December 9, 2024

Are Actors and Artists Covered by Workers Compensation?

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If you are an actor or an artist and got injured while performing, it’s understandable if you’re not sure what to do. Workers’ compensation laws are meant to protect workers in Missouri. Should a worker get hurt or ill, as long as their condition is directly linked to their work, their medical treatment should generally … Read more

Updated: January 23, 2025

Should I Report “Minor” Work Injuries to My Employer?

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When it comes to work-related injuries, it’s important to always report your injuries, no matter how small they may seem. When you hear about work injury claims, you may imagine life-altering injuries or conditions that render a person unable to sustain themselves. While these claims are not an easy thing to go through, they aren’t … Read more

Updated: October 25, 2019

Recognizing the Early Signs of a Work-Related Ruptured Eardrum

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A ruptured eardrum is a hole or a tear in the thin tissue that lies between the ear canal and the middle ear (the eardrum). Some work accidents can have rather clear cut cases; slip and falls are one such example. Someone spilled something on the floor, and you did not notice, slipped, and broke … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2024

Missouri Workers Compensation Benefits for a Dislocated Kneecap

st. louis worker with dislocated kneecap

A dislocated kneecap can be a superficial injury that heals on its own, but it can also impose a need for more medical intervention. It can often occur as a result of a direct blow to the knee or a sudden change in walking direction when your leg is planted to the ground. A dislocated … Read more

Updated: October 24, 2019