Work-Related Injuries and Third-Party Claims

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Regardless of the circumstances leading to a work-related injury, an employer is generally exempt from being sued as part of Missouri workers’ compensation statutes. The no-fault insurance was designed to ensure that an injured employee’s medical costs be paid for, while protecting the employer from being held liable for negligence. You can, however, file a personal injury claim if an … Read more

Updated: February 11, 2015

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Crane Accidents

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Work-related crane accidents put construction workers at great risk for injury. Cranes and forklifts are used at constructions sites and industrial locations. An operator of these machines should have the necessary skills to operate them since they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Employees who are injured due to a work-related accident caused by a crane or … Read more

Updated: January 27, 2015

Chemical Exposure Injury Claims

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Many individuals suffer injuries due to exposure to hazardous chemicals at work. The legal remedies for these cases are a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. The right legal remedy for the situation is determined by the source of the toxic chemical and the person or persons managing the work site where the accident happened. … Read more

Updated: January 31, 2017

What Happens When You File a Worker’s Compensation Claim?

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Understand the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim to protect your legal rights. While the workers’ compensation system aims to take care of the financial and medical needs of a person injured at work, there are times when the worker is denied benefits or offered benefits that are insufficient. What is the workers’ compensation … Read more

Updated: January 27, 2015

Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Case?

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The decisions you make regarding your workers’ compensation case can have a lifelong effect on you. The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system; an injured worker may receive benefits irrespective of the cause of the injury. For this reason, most workers’ compensation cases are uncomplicated and are handled routinely. However, there are some cases that become … Read more

Updated: January 24, 2015

Are You Covered by Workers Compensation?

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Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Missouri workers’ compensation covers both work-related injuries and occupational illnesses. However, for a worker to qualify for workers’ compensation it must be proven the injury is work-related. Pre-existing injuries or injuries resulting from age-related degeneration are not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. A … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019