What Happens If Your Employer Is Uninsured?

Contact a St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer. Employers who have 5 or more employees must have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If an employer fails to comply with this law they can be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This can be accompanied by a penalty of either $50,000 or three times the amount of the … Read more

When Should You Consult a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

Work injuries can be very stressful. There are procedures that need to be followed in order for you to receive medical treatment and workers’ comp benefits. While in an ideal situation you report your injury to your employer, your employer reports the injury to the insurance carrier, and you are directed to a medical provider … Read more

Firefighters Retire Due to Delays In Work Comp Benefits

Firefighters in one county are calling for an investigation into the county’s workers’ compensation system. These firefighters claim that their benefits have either been delayed or remain unpaid. International Association of Firefighters Local 1664, the union for career firefighters in Montgomery County, Maryland have asked for an investigation to be conducted by the County Council, … Read more

Missouri Workers’ Comp System: Understanding Your Rights

Workers compensation laws differ from state to state. Because employers and their insurance companies will oftentimes put their own interests ahead of those of injured workers, any worker who sustains an injury while on the job should be familiar with their rights and the benefits that they are entitled to. While employers and their insurance … Read more

How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Work Injury Claim St. Louis

When you are injured on the job, it is important to follow the proper steps to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to. While filing a claim sounds simple, many different factors may complicate your Missouri workers’ compensation claim. To protect your rights and make sure that you receive the total compensation … Read more

Go-Kart Accident At Amusement Park Leaves One Dead

A 45-year-old man has died after a freak go-kart accident at an amusement park. The man reportedly lost control of the go-kart he was riding and collided with a wooden post. The man was at the Extreme World amusement park. This is the same park where Teagan Marti fell from the Terminal Velocity ride before … Read more

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