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Benefits Available Under the Second Injury Fund – St. Louis Work Comp

Second Injury Fund

The purpose of the SIF is to compensate an injured employee for the additional disability caused by pre-existing medical condition. The laws surrounding Second Injury Fund (SIF) benefits have recently changed nationwide. These benefits are given to injured workers, who suffer an injury that worsens a pre-existing injury, preventing them from pursuing further work. These … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2025

The Greatest Risks for Construction Workers – St Louis Work Injuries

Injured at work

Each year, thousands of Missouri construction workers are injured on the job. Tens of thousands of people are injured each year while working in the construction industry. While this is a massive figure, it probably comes as no surprise due to the nature of the business, it’s pretty high risk. Of course there are plenty … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Preventing Hearing Disabilities Among Workers – St. Louis Work Injury Attorney

Hearing Disabilities

Exposure to loud noises in the workplace can lead to hearing disabilities and even permanent hearing loss. Workers are exposed to a variety of hazards, and can suffer a number of work related injuries and illnesses that can cause permanent disabilities, chronic diseases and even prove fatal. Of the many workplace hazards that employees have … Read more

Updated: May 29, 2017

Handling Employer Retaliation After a Workers Compensation Claim

Workplace Retaliation

At times, an employer can retaliate against an employee that filed or has received workers compensation. Workers who suffer injuries in the workplace are entitled to workers compensation benefits that cover medical expenses and a part of wage loss. As per the Missouri law, all employers are bound by law to have workers compensation insurance … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2025

Truck Drivers: When is an Owner-Operator Excluded from Workers Comp?

Truck Driver Work Comp

If you are a truck driver and have been injured while working, you may have many questions about your workers compensation claim. If you’re a truck driver, do you know if you would be able to claim workers compensation if you were to suffer an injury while at work? You might presume that of course … Read more

Updated: May 29, 2017

Musculoskeletal Injuries Often Attributed to Bad Ergonomics

St. Louis concrete worker

A recent study confirmed that ergonomic hazards play a major role in causing musculoskeletal injuries among construction workers. Workplace injuries, especially in the construction industry are a common occurrence. Apart from the workplace accidents that can cause severe injuries as well as fatalities, chronic injuries caused by repetitive job functions are also quite common. A … Read more

Updated: May 14, 2024