There are some necessary steps you must take in order to receive the compensation benefits for your work injury. There were 50,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Missouri in 2017. When you get injured at work or get sick because of the environment you work in, the state law says you are entitled to … Read more
Workers compensation laws in Missouri are rather complex, and as a result, many workers have a lot of questions, including “are benefits taxable?” Most employers in Missouri are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees. In the event that someone gets hurt or sick as a result of their job activity, then the … Read more
If you lived in a different era, suffering a workplace injury could be a tragedy. Your employer might fire you right away, and you’d have to figure things out on your own. If you ever suffer severe damages at work, you might think that it is the end of the world. Fortunately, because there are … Read more
A work-related injury can be so severe that an entire person’s life changes. Some workplace injuries do not have much of an effect on your daily life. Instead, they inhibit your ability to work for some amount of time, but your physical capabilities are not entirely comprised. Other times, the severity of damages are so … Read more
Most workers believe that once they begin receiving workers comp benefits they are secure. Unfortunately, this is not always true. When workers suffer an injury on the job, they often receive workers’ compensation benefits as a result. Unfortunately, their payments are sometimes not permanent. Instead, those benefits could fall or stop altogether. Here are 5 … Read more
While it is safest to speak with a workers comp attorney no matter what, it is especially important in the following situations. Workplace injuries are fairly common, and the government does not want employers to take advantage of the employees that sustain those damages. The result is a no-fault system, which at times may seem … Read more