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How to Prove You Were Engaging in Work-Related Activities to Collect Workers’ Compensation

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To being eligible for workers compensation you may have to prove that you were injured while you were engaging in work-related activities. To be eligible for workers’ compensation you do not have to prove that your employer was negligent in any way. It might be the case that your injuries were entirely your fault or … Read more

What to Do If Your Employer Intentionally Harms You

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If you were harmed intentionally by your employer, you have a right to be compensated. In Missouri, employers and companies are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage, which is a specific type of insurance that is taken out to cover an employee if they are injured while on the job. It is also meant to … Read more

Updated: December 5, 2024

What to Do If You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor

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Even if your boss claims you were working as an independent contractor, there are ways to prove you weren’t. Having workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory in Missouri. Any business owner or company must carry workers’ compensation to insure that if a worker is injured while on the job, the company has the means to cover … Read more

Updated: February 27, 2018

Can Independent Contractors Claim Workers Compensation?

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If you are working as an independent contractor, it is important to understand what your legal options are if you are injured on the job. Being an independent contractor typically means that you have more freedom to do what you want. Since you’re not an employee, it allows you to take the jobs you want … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2025

The Difference Between Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Claims

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If you have been injured at your place of employment, it is important to understand the difference between a workers compensation claim & a personal injury claim. It is mandatory in Missouri for any company or employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is the type of insurance that covers a worker if they are … Read more

Updated: February 27, 2018

The Insurance Company is Questioning My Injuries – What Should I Do?

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The Missouri Workers Compensation system is not your friend. When you are hurt on the job, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance is mandatory in the state of Missouri. It is a policy that a business or company must take out to ensure that if one of their workers is injured … Read more