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Injured at Work – How to Defeat an Employer’s “Equal Exposure” Defense

My Work Injury was Denied

If you were injured at work but your claim is being denied by your employer or their insurance company due to “equal exposure,” contact our law office today! Workers’ compensation laws are supposed to protect the worker injured at work or in the scope of their employment. However, in 2005, Missouri workers’ compensation laws changed … Read more

Updated: May 12, 2022

St. Louis Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Violence & Assault

depressed St. Louis worker

An unexpected act of violence or assault can happen in any workplace, either by a stranger or a co-worker. In the U.S., it is estimated that two million workers become the victims of workplace violence each year. While workplace violence is more common in certain jobs, an unexpected act of violence can happen in any … Read more

Updated: May 10, 2022

The Mining Industry and the High Risk for Injury

miner using a pick tool

If you have been injured in a mining accident and are not receiving the medical care you deserve, contact a Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer immediately. Mining is one of the most dangerous industries in existence today. And not just because of the nature of the work but also because of the potential for serious injuries. According … Read more

Updated: December 6, 2022

What is OSHA’s “Fatal Four”?

What is the 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 loved one. If you have lost someone due to a work accident, we are very sorry … Read more

Updated: July 28, 2021

2021 Update – Non-Fatal Workplace Injury Statistics

Workplace Injury Statistics 2021

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 the job. Workers in all types of occupations get injured … Read more

Updated: July 28, 2021

Injured at Work Due to Overexertion – How to Prove It

If you have been injured at work due to overexertion, you should be receiving treatment for all of your injuries. Overexertion is the second leading cause of workplace injuries and accidents in the U.S. Overexertion injuries result in pulled muscles, back pain and can create several different health problems because the body cannot handle the … Read more