A company generally has to prove that it has the funds to pay workers compensation coverage to be allowed to self-insure. Companies in Missouri with five or more employees are generally required by law to carry insurance for workers’ compensation liability. Most employers purchase workers comp insurance through a third party and pay premiums to … Read more
Recovering compensation after a work injury is too important to leave in the hands of an inexperienced attorney. If you are dealing with a legal case involving a personal injury, then it’s recommended to hire a specialized attorney who can navigate through the law’s nuances and help you handle the case while you focus on … Read more
Sadly, in 2019, the average frequency of mass shootings has been once every 13 days. No matter on which side of the gun control laws debate you fall on, it is clear that statistically many Americans have, unfortunately, found themselves living through such an act of domestic terrorism. If it happens at your place of … Read more
There are some necessary steps you must take in order to receive the compensation benefits for your work injury. There were 50,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Missouri in 2017. When you get injured at work or get sick because of the environment you work in, the state law says you are entitled to … Read more
You will play an active role throughout the workers comp process, and especially in making the most crucial decisions regarding your case. Though obtaining benefits after a work injury is a somewhat complicated process, your St. Louis workers compensation attorney should handle most of the logistical aspects of it. That being said, you will play … Read more
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