Having multiple on-the-job injuries can happen for various reasons but usually occurs when the first injury has not yet healed. Having more than one on-the-job injury means being injured more than once while working. This can happen for various reasons, but it usually happens because the first injury has not healed properly before the second … Read more
By not reporting your injury, you’re putting yourself in danger in a number of ways. Imagine you’re busy lifting, pushing, or pulling something heavy at work, and, out of nowhere, you feel a sharp pain in your back. It’s so bad that you can barely move. You know you should report the injury, but you … Read more
Is it possible for your employer to make you stay at work if you require medical attention? Here’s what you need to know. Consider the following scenario: you are injured at work and require immediate medical attention, but your boss requires you to finish your work for the day before visiting the doctor’s office. What … Read more
Can you cancel your claim if your situation changes and you no longer need or want workers’ comp benefits? If you’ve been hurt on the job in Missouri, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help you pay for medical care and make up for lost wages while you’re recovering. However, … Read more
After a work injury, there are specific forms that must be completed to start the workers’ compensation process. This can be confusing for many injured workers, so we wanted to provide a brief overview of what these forms are and what they entail. Keep in mind, that this is not an exhaustive list but should … Read more
Every year, thousands of railroad workers are injured on the job. Some of these injuries can be quite serious and even life-threatening. In this article, we will discuss seven of the most common injuries that railroad workers encounter while working. We’ve also provided some tips on preventing these injuries from happening. 7 Common Injuries Railroad … Read more