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How Will a Pre-Existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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When injured on the job, one of the first things the insurance company mayย ask is if you have been treated for a similar injury in the past. This is especially prevalent when the injury is one that has developed over time, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. If evidence is found that this may be a … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Are You an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

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A question that often arises in workers comp cases is whether the injured worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Generally, an independent contractor is not entitled to workers’ compensation from the company they are doing work for. This comes up most often with construction site accidents and trucking claims, where a large company employs … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Workplace Injuries Involving Manufacturing and Construction Workers

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Manufacturing and construction industry workers are at the highest risk of work-related injuries and death. From the last three decades, the manufacturing and construction industries have been reporting the most number of cases of serious disability resultingย in restricted motion and job transfers and requiring extensive medical treatment. The manufacturing sector accounts for almost 30 percent … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

A Temporary Hearing for Workers’ Compensation

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A temporary hearing is requested by an employee whenย there is a dispute about medical treatment or the payment of temporary disability benefits. A temporary hearing is also known as a hardship hearing.ย Employees undergoing treatment for work-related injuries are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. The compensation covers prescription medication, medical equipment, and physical rehabilitation. … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Is Your Employer Denying Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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A work-related injury can change your life and during this difficult time, your employer may deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workplace injuries are far too common than many people think. Work-related injuries do not just occur at high-risk workplaces such as mines or construction sites, they also occur in office settings. An injury can change the … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

Claiming Workers Comp for Plantar Fasciitis

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Many employees are required to perform physically strenuous work on their jobs, putting them at risk for injury. Such workers are prone to injuries and may have to seek medical treatment and take time off work to recuperate from the injury. The Missouri workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured in the scope of their … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024