Working in a grocery store might seem like a nice, safe job. The truth is that it is actually very demanding and it includes many types of activities that have the potential of putting you at risk of injury. The number of tasks a grocery store employee must carry are increasing the probability of getting … Read more
There are some necessary steps you must take in order to receive the compensation benefits for your work injury. There were 50,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Missouri in 2017. When you get injured at work or get sick because of the environment you work in, the state law says you are entitled to … Read more
The World Health Organization has dubbed stress as the 21st century’s epidemic. According to a report from 2012, eight out of ten respondents said that they believe that the number of people suffering from work-related stress will increase within the next five years. They were right. Stress is a growing problem both in the United … Read more
Donโt take any vacation days for your recovery. You can avoid this practice by filing a claim for workers compensation right after your injury. Workers compensation laws in Missouri only establish general guidelines for employers and companies to uphold. But, in many real-life situations, the injured workers can be faced with some rather unpleasant surprises. … Read more
“Can my employer fire me for being injured on the job?” Picture this: you got injured while doing your job. You file for worker compensation benefits to cover the costs of medical treatment and lost wages. Soon after you’re back to work, the employer terminates your contract. Can they do that? The answer isn’t so … Read more
Itโs possible for them to argue your mental health deteriorated because of some other event in your life, and therefore is not a work-related injury. Many workers whoโve suffered an injury on the job may be looking at an extended rehabilitation period, during which theyโll most likely not be able to work. When that happens, … Read more