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Missouri Firefighter’s Right to Workers Compensation Benefits

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Missouri firefighters are a brave and elite group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others. This is an occupation in which each man and woman selflessly puts themselves in dangerous situations with potentially tragic consequences. A firefighter who has been injured in the line of … Read more

Updated: June 12, 2024

Missouri Workers Compensation Claim for a Welding Injury

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Workers who have suffered an injury in a welding accident may qualify for Missouri workers compensation benefits. In many industries, cutters, brazers, solders, and welders are used to weld together metal parts. According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, there were 337,300 welders working in the U.S. Of them, 61% … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Work-Related Injuries Caused by Malfunctioning Machinery

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There are thousands of different types of machinery and equipment that are used in a work environment, exposing work to many potential injuries. A worker who suffers work-related injuries is typically not allowed to file a lawsuit against the employer; however, the injured employee may claim benefits under the workers’ compensation system. If the injury has occurred as a result … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Workers Comp for Injuries Caused by Factory Explosions

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Explosions in chemical plants and refineries are not common, but when they do occur, they can cause devastating injuries and immense property damage. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2011, a total of 143 workers were injured in factory explosions, which accounts for 3% of work-related injuries. Factory owners have a responsibility to put in … Read more

Updated: May 26, 2017

“Do I Need a Workers Compensation Attorney?”

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Injured Missouri workers often wonder if seeking the services of a Workers Compensation Attorney is really necessary. While the worker’s comp process seems relatively straight forward on its surface, claims typically involve billion dollar insurance companies that make it difficult to receive you the benefits you are entitled to. When you are injured at work, … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

New Report Reveals Those Most Vulnerable to Work-Related Injuries

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Workers who are most vulnerable for a work-related injury may also have a difficult time receiving workers’ compensation benefits. A new study conducted by NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers shows that young, Hispanic immigrants are at the highest risk for suffering a work-related injury. Especially when they are employed by small companies. … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024