Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Workers who are on prescription medication also have a right to workers compensation, as long as they were taking it based on a doctor’s prescription and not self-medicating. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017 there were 952 cases of overdose death involving opioids in Missouri, leading to a 16.5 rate per … Read more
Your employer shouldn’t deny, reduce or stop workers’ compensation benefits because you are pregnant. A positive pregnancy test can send a woman down a whirlwind of emotions. You feel equally excited and terrified. A human being is growing inside you and it almost seems surreal. You realize that your life is about to change and … Read more
You will need to prove that your violation was a mistake, and not a purposeful act done to get workers compensation benefits. Many workers in Missouri have to follow a safety rule book imposed by their employer. These regulations can take on different forms, depending on the company, but they usually outline how the worker … Read more
Exposure to mold is a health hazard and your employee should be held accountable for your health problems. Picture the following scenario: you are working at an assembly line factory. The building is old and you noticed mold on the ceiling tiles and air vents since the start of your employment. A few years have … Read more
Construction workers face a number of hazards in the workplace. If you have been injured you should be receiving all of your benefits. Construction site workers have to deal with various hazards on a daily basis. Their work is very strenuous and requires them to climb great heights, operate powerful machinery, or work on busy … Read more
Imposing a drug test for a workers compensation claim may be within your employer’s legal right. A lawyer can advise you further on this matter. Sometimes, when you get injured on the job and file for workers compensation to cover your medical treatment, your employer may ask you to take a drug test. Missouri workers … Read more