If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, you may have heard of “Temporary Total Disability” (TTD) and “Permanent Partial Disability” (PPD). While these terms seem complex, they are central to how Missouri’s workers’ compensation system determines the financial support you may receive after a workplace injury. Understanding the distinctions between TTD and PPD benefits … Read more
Understanding temporary and permanent disability in workers’ comp is crucial for securing the right benefits and support for work-related injuries. Navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation can be challenging, especially when dealing with the intricacies of temporary and permanent disability. This guide aims to provide you with a general understanding of these concepts, helping you … Read more
The amount of time when you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation depends on what types of benefits you qualify for. The workers’ compensation system is designed to protect workers who get injured on the job or develop occupational diseases because of work conditions. Workers’ compensation covers medical treatments until MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement) and … Read more
If this is your situation, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario that many injured workers find themselves in. When a worker is injured, it’s the job of the adjuster and insurance doctor to get you back to work as soon as possible. That means they’re not on your side. In fact, both parties … Read more
Temporary injuries are injuries that do not leave permanent damage and from which you can recover completely in a relatively short period of time. Sometimes, work injuries are inevitable. No matter how careful you are or the precautions you are taking, it can still happen. And, when it does, it’s comforting to know that you … Read more
If you don’t feel as if you are ready to return to work, you are entitled to seek the diagnosis of another specialist. Workers’ compensation is insurance coverage that is taken out by an employer to ensure that they have the means to pay for an employee’s injuries if they are hurt while on the job, … Read more