OSHA Cites Construction Company After Workplace Injury

Construction workers have one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Construction workers do the important job of maintaining infrastructures and erecting new structures. It is described as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as workers have to work at heights, using heavy and dangerous equipment. They also have to deal with toxic chemicals … Read more

Workers’ Compensation and Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits

What Types of Injuries Are Covered by Workers Compensation in Missouri

In the United States, every year, millions of workers are injured at their workplaces. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, many can return to work after a phase of recovery. However, some less fortunate ones who have received severe injuries are unable to get back to their pre-injury state and are rendered unfit to … Read more

Missouri Workers’ Compensation: Rotator Cuff Injuries

If you have a work-related rotator cuff injury, you may need the help of a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney to help you receive your benefits. Rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons connected to the bones of the shoulder joint. These tendons and muscles are responsible for the shoulder joint’s range of motion. … Read more

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Chronic Illnesses

If you are suffering from a work-related chronic illness, you may have difficulty receiving sufficient workers’ compensation benefits. Chronic illness refers to a condition that does not heal easily or may never heal over the lifetime of a patient. Millions of people in the United States suffer from chronic illnesses. Workers suffering from job-related chronic illnesses … Read more

Workers’ Compensation and Equal Exposure Denial

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If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, seek help from a qualified Missouri workers’ compensation attorney. Equal exposure is a defense tactic that workers’ compensation insurance companies often use to deny a claim for a workplace injury. Workers’ compensation was designed to help injured employees receive medical treatment and protect employers from possible lawsuits from these … Read more

Workers’ Compensation and Electrical Injuries

Electricians, by the nature of their job, are exposed to great risks. These risks are not limited to electricians, as other tradespeople are at risk for electrical injuries. In construction settings, for instance, there are usually other people working next to electrical contractors. These could include plumbers and roofers. All these workers are at danger of electric shock … Read more