Heat stroke is one of the most common dangers faced by outdoor workers. Summers in St. Louis can be hot and unbearable and if you work in an industry where you are outside all day, it can wreak havoc ... Read More
Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog
Mesothelioma Victims – Not Just an Issue of Workers’ Compensation
It is now possible for workers, who are exposed to asbestos and develop mesothelioma, to pursue a personal injury case against their employer. Under Missouri workers’ compensation coverage, ... Read More
Exposure to Silica Dust in the Workplace and Your Health
Most people who develop silicosis do so due to the exposure that they have when they are in a work environment. Most people know that asbestos is a dangerous substance and a toxin that requires ... Read More
Car Accidents Comprise a Vast Majority of Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you are injured in a car accident while working under the scope of your employment, you should be able to claim workers’ compensation for your injuries. Since car accidents are one of the ... Read More
Before You Take that Summer Job, Are You Covered Under Workers Comp?
If you have been injured at work and your employer either wasn’t carrying workers’ comp insurance or is denying your claim, contact a St. Louis work injury attorney. It is a law in the state of ... Read More
What Not to Do if You’re Contacted by the Workers Comp Insurance
The insurance company will be working overtime to find a way to deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workers who are an employee of a business that employs more than five workers or are in the ... Read More
You Only Have 3 Employees – Do You Need Workers’ Comp Insurance?
Exempt employers that decide not to get workers comp insurance remain exposed to civil lawsuits by employees who are injured during work. If you are a business owner in Missouri, you are required ... Read More
How to Prove Unnecessary Stress and Receive Workers’ Compensation
Highway workers and first responders have questioned the legality of workers’ compensation insurances denying benefits to those who have developed mental distress. Some would argue that there are ... Read More
What Is a Lien on a Workers’ Compensation Case?
The workers’ compensation insurance carrier is trying to lessen what they have to pay. In most instances, if you are injured while on the job and were engaged in work-related activities, you are ... Read More
When to Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer
If you have been injured on the job, it is an excellent idea to speak with a work injury lawyer to protect your legal right to workers comp. If you own and operate a company in the state of Missouri ... Read More
