Construction workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions and are prone to a wide variety of injuries, some of which are life-altering and even fatal. The causes of construction site injuries are also numerous and varied. Understanding the most common causes of work-related construction injuries and the legal remedies available for injured employees can go a long … Read more
If you get injured at home while working, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation acts as an insurance policy, giving employees the peace of mind that if they get injured while doing their job, they will be compensated for their injuries. Employees in Missouri can rest assured they will … Read more
A pre-existing condition refers to an ailment or medical condition that you have been previously diagnosed with and/or treated for. In some instances, a pre-existing condition may be exacerbated by conditions in your workplace. Asthma symptoms may flare up more often if you are exposed to extremely high or low humidity, or arthritis pain may … Read more
If medical evidence supports that a heart attack or stroke was work-related, it may be covered by workers comp. Workers compensation benefits are meant to provide financial compensation and medical expenses for injuries sustained at work or as a result of their work. Whether or not a heart attack or stroke that occurs at work … Read more
The impact of work-related injuries extends far beyond the injured worker. Here are just a few ways that workplace injuries can affect families. Every year, millions of Americans are injured at work. While the financial cost of these injuries is significant, the human cost is even greater. For many workers, a workplace injury means not … Read more
Burned-out employees are 23% more likely to visit the emergency room. Many employers have to deal with employee burnout, and this trend is on the rise. One Gallup study of roughly 7,500 full-time workers discovered that 23% of them felt burned out at work very often or always. Another 44% of workers reported feeling occasionally … Read more