Preparing for your deposition may seem like an overwhelming task. However, we will provide you with the necessary information before your deposition so that you are well prepared. If you are involved in a work-related accident, and you are asked … [Read more...] about At My Workers’ Compensation Deposition, What Questions Will I Be Asked?
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What is OSHA’s “Fatal Four”?
OSHA has coined the phrase "Fatal Four" to describe the construction industry's most dangerous types of accidents. Each year work accidents lead to serious injuries. Depending on the occupation type, you might face catastrophic harm or even lose a … [Read more...] about What is OSHA’s “Fatal Four”?
2021 Update – Non-Fatal Workplace Injury Statistics
Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other federal agencies publish the latest workplace injury statistics. No matter what you do for a living or where you work in the U.S., there is always a chance that you will get injured on … [Read more...] about 2021 Update – Non-Fatal Workplace Injury Statistics
Are My Workers’ Comp Benefits at Risk if I Decline a Light-Duty Job Offer?
The answer often depends on the type of light-duty work offered and whether or not your doctor thinks you can handle it. While you are healing from work-related injuries, you may not be able to get back to your old job. However, employers are … [Read more...] about Are My Workers’ Comp Benefits at Risk if I Decline a Light-Duty Job Offer?
Missouri Workers Compensation for Machine Entanglement Injuries
Machine entanglement injuries happen when an employee is pulled into a running machine by their clothes, hair, jewelry, or body parts. While machines help businesses become more efficient and productive, working with them comes with an inherent … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers Compensation for Machine Entanglement Injuries
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Union Workers in Missouri?
In Missouri, being a member of a workers' union generally does not affect an employee's ability to receive and negotiate for workers' comp benefits. Being a unionized employee in Missouri comes with many benefits, including better pay, job … [Read more...] about Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Union Workers in Missouri?