Does Workers’ Comp Cover Conditions That Result From Poor Air Quality?

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Unfortunately, many workers are exposed to harmful air pollution daily without even realizing it. This exposure has been linked to many severe health problems. You may not think much of it, but the air quality in your workplace can have a tremendous impact on your health. In fact, exposure to certain airborne contaminants has been … Read more

Injured at Work – How to Defeat an Employer’s “Equal Exposure” Defense

My Work Injury was Denied

If you were injured at work but your claim is being denied by your employer or their insurance company due to “equal exposure,” contact our law office today! Workers’ compensation laws are supposed to protect the worker injured at work or in the scope of their employment. However, in 2005, Missouri workers’ compensation laws changed … Read more

Knee Injury Falling on Concrete and 4 Other Dangers of Working with Concrete

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Of all the materials used on construction sites, concrete is one of the most commonly used. Here are some potential dangers and what you can do if you are injured. When most people think of construction site injuries, they may imagine someone getting hit by a falling beam or something like that. However, did you … Read more

Workers Compensation Benefits for Chemical Pneumonitis

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From cleaning supplies to manufacturing materials, exposure to harmful chemicals can cause serious health problems, including chemical pneumonitis. The workplace is full of potential risks and hazards, and one of the most dangerous is exposure to harmful chemicals. From cleaning supplies to manufacturing materials, these chemicals can cause serious health problems, including chemical pneumonitis. So, … Read more