If you have been injured on the job, an experienced work injury lawyer can help you understand what options you have for pursuing compensation. Workers’ compensation is a system designed to protect victims of work-related injuries through their … [Read more...] about Can I Sue for My Work Injury While I Am Also Getting Workers’ Compensation?
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Workers Compensation: Understanding Third Party Liability Claims
In order to have a third-party liability case, your accident and injuries must be at least partially due to someone other than you or your employer. The most common workers’ compensation case is generally straightforward. An employee is injured at … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation: Understanding Third Party Liability Claims
What to Do if You Were Injured By a Third Party While Working
Even if an injured worker may not be able to sue his or her employer directly, he or she may be able to sue a responsible third party. If you are hurt while working in Missouri and are an employee of a business that has five or more workers, then … [Read more...] about What to Do if You Were Injured By a Third Party While Working
If I Get Workers Compensation Benefits, Can I Sue My Employer?
If you have been injured at work, there are some exceptions to the "no sue" rule. When you collect workers’ compensation benefits, you are typically not allowed to sue your employer. If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you … [Read more...] about If I Get Workers Compensation Benefits, Can I Sue My Employer?
Workplace Accidents Involving Scissor Lifts – St. Louis Workers Comp
Scissor lifts that are used improperly or are not properly maintained, can cause serious work related injuries. Man lifts such as scissor lifts are used extensively in many industries, and they offer a lot of convenience for work in elevated … [Read more...] about Workplace Accidents Involving Scissor Lifts – St. Louis Workers Comp