Their goal is to decrease the amount of money that they have to pay to those making a claim. Workers’ compensation insurance is a mandatory type of coverage that a company in Missouri has to have to cover their workers should they be injured while working. The insurance company, however, is like any other insurance … Read more
An occupational disease is a chronic or acute illness that is directly related to workplace exposure. There are many occupations and industries where workers are exposed to harmful substances and chemicals. Sometimes the hazards are not known until well after the fact and after no preventative care had been taken. Other times, the correct procedures … Read more
These 4 common types of injuries generally entitled a person to workers’ compensation in the state of Missouri. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance coverage that most employers in Missouri are mandated to carry. This coverage is meant to ensure that if a worker is hurt while performing their work-related duties, they can … Read more
Were you driving the car while acting under the scope of your employment duties at the time of the accident? One of the perks of obtaining a job can be getting a company car. In other cases, part of your employment may involve driving a car or transporting people. In Missouri, workers’ compensation insurance is … Read more
The main difference between having a workers comp or personal injury claim is proving fault. When you are injured either at work there are times when you can make a claim for workers’ compensation and others when it might be a personal injury case. The major difference between the two is the determination of who … Read more
If your benefits are denied, it can be very stressful for you to figure out how to cover your medical bills and other finances. If you are a worker in Missouri, then your employer is required by law to have workers’ compensation coverage to ensure that they can pay for any worker who is injured … Read more