Psychological injuries are emotional or mental problems that can affect a person’s life on all layers, from how they behave to how they react, think, or even feel. These forms of injuries are getting increasingly more attention, mostly thanks to the boosted awareness of mental health issues and causes. Psychological injuries aren’t just caused by … Read more
Just because people can’t see your wounds, doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t entitled to workers’ compensation. A laceration or head concussion can elicit the empathy of your manager and colleagues. However, not all work injuries are visible. Repetitive tasks, lifting heavy objects, a stressful work environment, and so on can lead to painful injuries and … Read more
If you have sustained a work-related injury, you need to do everything you can to regain your health and live a good life. The typical workers’ compensation case has four basic steps. You sustain damages at work, see a company doctor, speak with a St. Louis work injury lawyer, and negotiate until you have a … Read more
Highway workers and first responders have questioned the legality of workers’ compensation insurances denying benefits to those who have developed mental distress. Some would argue that there are very few jobs that come without day-to-day stress. Some occupations come with an excessive amount of stress due to the nature of the work. If you are … Read more
You should expect an uphill battle when filing workers compensation benefits for PTSD. Workers’ compensation is mandatory for business owners to carry in the state of Missouri if they have any employees. Workers’ compensation is meant to protect both the employer and the employee if someone is injured while performing under the scope and authority … Read more