Respiratory and lung illnesses can have a huge impact on your quality of life and future if you suffer from a workplace injury. Fortunately, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation coverage in Missouri if you’ve suffered a lung or respiratory injury. Let’s discuss some common lung injuries sustained in the workplace and what you … Read more
Your employer does not have the right to terminate your employment in Missouri simply because you’ve exercised your legal right to file a workers’ compensation claim. If you’ve been injured in the workplace and have filed a workers compensation claim, it might not make your employer the happiest company in the world. It can lead … Read more
Cumulative trauma injuries are sometimes difficult to link back to your work activities, as they require a long time to form and can even be made worse by certain personal activities. Cumulative trauma or repetitive stress refers to injuries, usually at a musculoskeletal and nervous system level, caused by repetitive tasks, nerve compressions, forceful exertions, … Read more
Work-related injuries are unfortunately very common in Missouri. If you’ve been injured, it’s important to understand how you can protect your right to compensation. Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council, around every 7 seconds, someone’s life is impacted by a work-related accident? Some of the workers get away with nothing but … Read more
Reach out to an experienced St. Louis workers compensation lawyer to help negotiate a fair settlement and ensure you are receiving the full amount of benefits you are legally entitled to. Missouri workers who are injured on the job are generally entitled to workers compensation benefits. From medical expenses to lost wages and even disability … Read more
If you’ve been involved in a work accident and will start receiving worker’s comp benefits, a natural question that will come up is: How are these benefits paid? How Are Workers Compensation Benefits Paid? Missouri’s worker’s compensation laws can be a bit difficult to interpret at first glance, but this article will provide you with … Read more