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 … [Read more...] about When Should You Consult a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Work Related Injuries
How to Get Compensation for Occupational Diseases
Occupational diseases refer to medical conditions or illnesses that develop as a result of exposure at your workplace. To receive workers’ compensation for an occupational condition, a worker in Missouri must be able to prove that conditions at work … [Read more...] about How to Get Compensation for Occupational Diseases
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 … [Read more...] about Firefighters Retire Due to Delays In Work Comp Benefits
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 … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers’ Comp System: Understanding Your Rights
Missouri Farm Safety and Injury Prevention
With this many farm workers, however, there is a larger potential risk of injuries. Missouri farmers play such an important role in the nations agricultural industry. They rank second in the nation in the number of farms, beef cows and hay … [Read more...] about Missouri Farm Safety and Injury Prevention
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
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' … [Read more...] about How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim