Workers comp discrimination can present itself in different ways, but the main idea is that you or your position is negatively affected just by the act of filing a workers comp claim. When Missouri workers get injured, they are legally entitled to workers compensation, which are benefits meant to help the workers tend to their … Read more
Neither the insurance company nor the employer can choose how you are being treated or what’s done in order to help you get better. When you file a workers comp claim, you are essentially asking for your medical costs caused by a work injury or illness to be covered in addition to other compensation you … Read more
Your doctor will generally recommend a less invasive course of action at first, however surgery may be recommended if it is the best course of action. Workers compensation cases can be very difficult. Most workers believe that once a claim gets approved by the employer and the insurance company that the battle is won, but … Read more
Sadly, in 2019, the average frequency of mass shootings has been once every 13 days. No matter on which side of the gun control laws debate you fall on, it is clear that statistically many Americans have, unfortunately, found themselves living through such an act of domestic terrorism. If it happens at your place of … Read more
According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2017 there were roughly 14 worker deaths every day. Workers have the right to feel safe at their workplace. And although their employer may take adequate precautions to make sure the environment is safe, accidents can unfortunately still happen. Faulty equipment accounts for a big portion … Read more
Your doctor may recommend a Functional Capacity Evaluation. If so, you are probably wondering what this means, and how it could impact your claim. FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation) is a type of evaluation done to see if an injured worker has recovered enough from their injuries to go back to work. They are like physical … Read more