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St Louis Workers Compensation Attorney Answers Light Duty Questions

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A lot of people think a work injury can end one of two ways: either the worker fully recovers after getting adequate treatment, in which case they return to work as if nothing ever happened, or they are left disabled and cannot work again. However, there is also a grey area where you may still … Read more

Updated: January 31, 2020

Temporary Workers Safety and Missouri Work Comp

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 2.8 million temporary employees in the US workforce. Temps provide a much-needed solution to many issues with employment, from seasonal demands that require additional workers to help companies meet demands (like during the holidays) to filling in the spot of a worker that needs … Read more

Updated: March 18, 2020

Injured While at an Employee Training Program – Do I Get Work Comp Benefits?

According to the law, employees are entitled to workers’ compensation if they get injured while doing their job. That might not always happen at the place of employment. The laws are pretty clear when it comes to injuries suffered at your place of employment. If you get injured while doing your job, then you are … Read more

Updated: December 17, 2019

How What You Do After a Work Injury Can Affect Workers Compensation

There is a procedure that must be followed in these cases, and any tiny mistake can, unfortunately, hurt the chances of your claim being approved. In Missouri, if you get injured on the job you can file a workers compensation claim and cover the costs of your medical treatment through these benefits. It’s like a … Read more

Will I Continue to Receive Workers’ Compensation If My Company Closes?

If you are receiving workers comp benefits and find out the company you work for is closing, you may understandably be worried about what will happen to your benefits. Getting injured while performing work duties can make you eligible for receiving workers compensation. If you have already been declared eligible for it and started receiving … Read more

Updated: September 3, 2019

Why Your Claim May Be Denied Even If You Have Lifetime Coverage Under Workers Comp

Workers compensation laws are a fairly complex piece of legislation, and it can be very difficult to go through them without a broader understanding of the legal system. When you apply for workers compensation benefits, you may be asked to make a very important decision: settle the claim or keep lifetime medical coverage. However, without … Read more