Excessive occupational vibration exposure has been shown to cause severe injuries and health conditions. Every day, millions of workers are exposed to vibration due to heavy machinery and tools. Unfortunately, excessive occupational vibration exposure has been shown to cause severe injuries and health conditions. Occupational vibrations are usually classified into two general types: 1. Whole … Read more
Waste collectors who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses are entitled to benefits under the Missouri Workers’ Comp Law. The benefits include disability benefits, lost wages, and death benefits. Waste collection is one of the most challenging and most demanding occupations in the country. This job is chock-full of unique hazards that increase the risk for … Read more
Every employer and employee should make it a priority to ensure the workplace is safe and cuts and lacerations are prevented. Around 30% of all annual work-related injuries in the country are cuts and lacerations. These injuries are devastating to employees and employers, especially in small organizations where employees are forced to take up new … Read more
Workplace injuries don’t just affect the injured party; they also significantly impact the victim’s family. Here are three important ways workplace injuries impact families. According to Workplace Injury Data and Statistics, there were a total of 90,956 work injury incidents last year alone in the state of Missouri. Sadly, occupational accidents are an all-too-familiar part … Read more
Thousands of Americans suffer shoulder injuries every year. What’s more, a large number of shoulder injuries occur at the workplace. And like most workplace injuries, these injuries are painful and often make it impossible to perform routine work duties. Here’s a closer look at four of the common causes of shoulder injuries in the workplace … Read more
Let’s take a closer look at six common factors that will likely impact the value of the workers’ comp settlement you may receive for a back injury. Generally, work-related back injury victims are entitled to compensation for their medical bills, lost income, and diminished earning capacity. However, settlement amounts vary among back injury victims. Here’s … Read more