Injured truckers are entitled to workers compensation as long as their injuries occurred as a result of their work activity. In 2016, 4,440 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. While commercial truckers are an integral part of the country’s economy, the job comes with many risks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and … Read more
When you work from home, it is difficult to prove that you were working within the scope of your employment when injured. There are many perks to working out of your house. Whether you are a freelancer, flex-time worker or independent contractor, the advantage is that you can decide to work when you want to. … Read more
It can be difficult to get workers’ compensation benefits to cover wear and tear injuries without the help of a lawyer. When you are an employee, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers in the state of Missouri must take out insurance in the event that an employee is injured while on … Read more
Commercial truck drivers face a number of work-related work injuries each year. Commercial truckers do an important job of transporting our food, clothes, electronics, industrial goods, and many other goods essential to running our homes and economy properly. However, most of us never think of all the risks these commercial truckers face as they go … Read more
St. Louis retail workers are prone to a variety of workplace injuries and the most common are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Retail clerks generally include grocery store clerks, pharmacy technicians, and cashiers. Musculoskeletal disorders affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. MSDs include the following conditions: Tendinitis (irritation or inflammation of a tendon) Muscle strains … Read more
An estimated 40,000 injuries and illnesses are reported in the meatpacking industry each year. While work-related injuries can occur in any industry, some industries are known to be much more dangerous than others. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), meatpacking is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Each year, … Read more