Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can make a workers’ compensation claim null and void. In Missouri, workers’ compensation is a specific and required type of insurance that is taken out by employers to protect both their assets and their employees. It will compensate someone who is injured while at work and performing … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries. Do not let the carrier deny you benefits. In Missouri, if you are injured while on the job, your employer is required to have workers’ compensation to cover your injuries. When you are injured, however, the insurance company’s main objective is to pay as little … Read more
To avoid paying workers’ comp benefits employers will try to insist that an employee was really an independent contractor. Workers’ compensation is the type of insurance that an employer has to take out to ensure that if their employee is injured while on the job, the employer has the assets to cover any damages or … Read more
Work campers can face a number of obstacles when trying to file a workers compensation claim. If you have not heard of the phrase “work campers,” you are not alone. Many senior citizens who are not yet ready for full retirement are buying campers and traveling around the United States taking on temporary jobs. In … Read more
Has your employer refused your Missouri workers compensation benefits, claiming it is an idiopathic cause? The workers who get injured while performing their duties in the workplace are entitled to get workers’ compensation benefits. They can get compensation for their medical expenses and loss of income. The future medical costs are also taken into consideration. … Read more
Everyday, millions of healthcare workers are exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Working as a medical professional may not seem like a particularly hazardous occupation when compared with others such as firefighters, law enforcers and construction workers. However, it can be a very dangerous occupation due to the wide variety of potential hazards that medical professionals can … Read more