Before paying for knee surgery, there are several things your employer’s insurance company will take into consideration. Imagine you were involved in a workplace accident and suffered an injury that requires knee replacement surgery. Will the workers’ comp cover your surgery? Fortunately, Missouri’s workers’ comp generally covers most necessary medical procedures, including surgery. However, before … Read more
A dislocated kneecap can be a superficial injury that heals on its own, but it can also impose a need for more medical intervention. It can often occur as a result of a direct blow to the knee or a sudden change in walking direction when your leg is planted to the ground. A dislocated … Read more
If you’re an injured worker with chronic knee issues, you should know that there are many options out there that can help you get better. One of the tragedies that work injury attorneys often sees is people who suffer from lingering injuries. What happens is that they think their issues will go away with treatment, … Read more
Knee injuries are quite common in the construction, manufacturing or any other industry that requires manual labor. The knee is the largest weight bearing joint in the human body. There are four ligaments in our knee. If a tendon ruptures or rips, we cannot straighten or extend the knee. Knee injuries are quite common in … Read more
Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Workplace injuries are more common than we think—these injuries, particularly those requiring hospitalization and surgery. Injuries can lead to high medical expenses, wage loss, and other expenses. Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Apart from causing pain and discomfort, they can affect daily … Read more
If you’ve suffered a knee injury at work, it can cause you a lot of serious problems and make it difficult to perform your job. If you have suffered a knee injury, you may find it hard to walk and it could prevent you from lifting anything, from using equipment, or climbing a ladder. You … Read more