A workers’ compensation claim for reflex sympathetic dystrophy may not be easy to prove. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many Americans. Approximately 10-20 percent of RSD sufferers cannot pinpoint a clear cause of their condition, but others develop the condition as a result of a work-related accident or injury. RSD can be difficult and expensive to … Read more
A dangerous situation for construction workers involves gas pipeline accidents. In the U.S., it is estimated that around 14,120 workers suffer thermal burns each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average time that a worker takes off work after a burn injury is five days. In some cases, burn injuries are severe and cause permanent … Read more
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury that is commonly reported at workplaces. Wrist tendonitis accounts for a significant percentage of work-related injury claims. However, workers’ compensation coverage for such injuries can be a grey area, because it may not always be easy to prove that the injury is work-related. Work-Related Wrist Tendonitis Injury occurs when … Read more
Who We Help Workers Comp for Government Employees Public service has its own rulebook. Which system covers your injury decides everything that follows. Government employees are covered by workers’ compensation, but not all under the same system. Federal workers fall under federal programs, most Missouri state and local employees fall under Missouri workers’ compensation, and … Read more
There are workers who are terminated after a workplace injury even though such actions are against state law. The workers’ compensation system is designed to safeguard the interests of workers who are injured at the workplace. Work comp benefits help the injured workers recover and enable them to move ahead financially after a workplace accident. Generally, all injured workers are … Read more
Even though organizations such as OSHA have made many work environments safer and healthier places, the workplace is still fraught with hazards that can cause injuries to workers. Some workplaces such as manufacturing and construction sites are more dangerous compared to others because of the presence of heavy equipment and other potential hazards. Some workers … Read more
