Let's discuss employer responsibilities for reporting injuries and how you can protect your rights if your employer doesn’t report your injury. If you’ve been injured on the job, the first thing you need to do is file an official incident report … [Read more...] about What if My Employer Doesn’t Report My Work Injury?
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3 Steps to Take After You Pull a Muscle at Work
A pulled muscle can cause quite a lot of pain, and even limit your mobility if you pull your back or leg muscles. A pulled muscle or a muscle strain happens when the muscle is overstretched or torn. There are several reasons why this can happen, … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Take After You Pull a Muscle at Work
What Can You Do If Your Manager Claims You Never Reported Your Work Injury?
Reporting a work injury is very important because it’s one of the first pieces of evidence in your workers’ comp claim. When a worker is injured, workers’ compensation is meant to protect them financially while they have medical bills to pay and … [Read more...] about What Can You Do If Your Manager Claims You Never Reported Your Work Injury?
Should I Speak With an Attorney After a “Minor” Work Injury?
Here's why you may want to consider at least speaking with an experienced attorney if you've experienced what you consider a "minor" injury at work. Not all worker’s compensation cases will end with clashes between you, the employer, and the … [Read more...] about Should I Speak With an Attorney After a “Minor” Work Injury?
Calculating the Cost of a Sciatica Work Injury Claim
Experiencing pain along the largest nerve of your body is not a pleasant way to live. Sciatica patients are often affected by the long-term, although some of them are able to recover in a matter of weeks or even days. If you are struggling with … [Read more...] about Calculating the Cost of a Sciatica Work Injury Claim
Are Actors and Artists Covered by Workers Compensation?
If you are an actor or an artist and got injured while performing, it’s understandable if you’re not sure what to do. Workers' compensation laws are meant to protect workers in Missouri. Should a worker get hurt or ill, as long as their … [Read more...] about Are Actors and Artists Covered by Workers Compensation?