Because workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for employers, most workplace accidents should be covered under workers’ compensation. This means that employees who are injured in the course of their employment are entitled to compensatory … [Read more...] about Financial Options for Injured Workers
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Workers’ Comp Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of
Workers’ compensation provides benefits for workers who are injured on the job. Not every Missouri worker understands the extent of his or her rights. However, there are several specific rules that workers should be aware of. In addition to medical … [Read more...] about Workers’ Comp Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of
Missouri Coal Mining Accidents – Understanding Your Rights
Coal mining is still a booming industry in Missouri, as anyone who works in this industry is well aware. There are currently around 400 active mines in Missouri and approximately 30,000 individuals are employed in these mines. As you can imagine, … [Read more...] about Missouri Coal Mining Accidents – Understanding Your Rights
Exceptions To The “Exclusive Remedy” Of Workers’ Compensation
Laws implemented by state workers’ compensation systems usually provide both protections to injured workers and limit the legal recourse that these workers have. This means that the state statutes provide an “exclusive remedy” for workers who are … [Read more...] about Exceptions To The “Exclusive Remedy” Of Workers’ Compensation
Legislature Takes Measures To Provide Benefits to Families of 19 Firefighters Killed
Following the deaths there has been an ongoing discussion about the two-tier workers’ compensation system and how it affects survivors. Many people are talking about the recent wildfires which were sparked by lightning in the city of Prescott, … [Read more...] about Legislature Takes Measures To Provide Benefits to Families of 19 Firefighters Killed
Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Hit-and-Run Accident
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact a motorcycle accident attorney. A Kansas City man is facing first-degree manslaughter charges for a hit and run accident that took place on April 7, 2013. Around Midnight on April 7, police … [Read more...] about Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Hit-and-Run Accident