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
What options are available if your employer denies your workers’ compensation claim? There are some denials that are valid, such as when a claim is filed fraudulently; however, many workers’ comp claims are legitimate. If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you are allowed by law to fight for your benefits through an appeals process. A Missouri workers’ compensation … Read more
Have your workers’ compensation benefits been suspended before you are ready to return to work? Workers’ compensation is a system that relies on insurance companies to bear the burden of the cost of the medical care and any other benefits provided. As a result, this adds a third-party into the mix who is often reluctant to … Read more
If you have been injured on the job you are likely entitled to workers compensation benefits under Missouri law. Missouri workers compensation typically does not allow for a direct lawsuit against an employer except under very specific circumstances. A workers compensation attorney can help you in understanding those circumstances and building a case that meets the criteria. … Read more
The malfunctioning of a forklift at work or the inability of a worker to safely operate the forklift can cause serious work-related injuries. Workplace accidents are an unfortunate reality faced by workers all over the United States. There are classes of workers such as construction and manufacturing workers that are more prone to workplace accidents. … Read more
Templemire alleged that his employer fired him out of retaliation for his seeking workers’ compensation benefits. The Missouri Supreme Courts decision in the case of Templemire v. W&M Welding, Inc., has changed the standard of proof that an employee must meet in order to make a claim for workers’ comp retaliation. This was the result of … Read more