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
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work or file workers compensation claims. At some point, everyone has probably experienced back pain. It’s actually one of the most common reasons why people might have to miss work and a common claim in workers’ compensation. Some may think that back pain is … Read more
The insurance company will generally make strategic decisions to save themselves money. In Missouri, workers’ compensation laws are designed to bring some comfort to workers who might get injured or sick on the job. They state that should workers have a medical need directly resulting from their work, then the costs will be fully covered … Read more
If a loved one dies as a result of a work-related accident or illness, the surviving family members may be eligible for death benefits through the Missouri workers’ compensation system. These are weekly benefits from the employer or insurer paid at 66 ⅔% of the deceased employee’s average weekly salary from the last year up … Read more
Here are five things to discuss with your workers compensation attorney during your first meeting with them. If you’re soon having your first meeting with your St. Louis workers comp lawyer, it’s understandable to be a bit nervous. Apart from the case at hand, working with a lawyer is uncharted territory for a lot of … Read more
If you suspect your termination was direct retaliation for filing a compensation claim, you should get in touch with a St. Louis work injury lawyer as soon as possible. A common reason why some Missouri workers don’t file a workers comp claim is the fear of losing their job. As a result, they try to … Read more