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Understanding the Dangers of Benzene Exposure

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Some of the most serious occupational illnesses are caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals. Exposure to chemicals such as asbestos, benzene, and other hazardous chemicals can cause serious illnesses. If you or someone close to you has become ill because of benzene exposure, you will want to know more about what it is, how dangerous it is for … Read more

Updated: April 8, 2025

Work-Related Injuries and Third-Party Claims

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Regardless ofย the circumstances leadingย to a work-related injury, anย employer is generally exempt from being sued as part of Missouriย workers’ compensation statutes. The no-fault insurance was designed to ensure that an injured employee’sย medical costs be paid for, while protecting the employer from being held liable for negligence. You can, however, file a personal injury claim if an … Read more

Updated: February 11, 2015

The Complexities of a Repetitive Stress Injury Claim

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If a worker cannot perform daily work without pain, heย orย she may be suffering from a repetitive stress injury. Differentย types of injuries, irrespective of the cause and fault, are covered by workers’ compensation. ย Aย workplace injuryย canย leave a person incapable of returningย to work for weeks or even months. If a worker cannot perform daily work without pain, heย orย she … Read more

Updated: February 3, 2015

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Crane Accidents

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Work-related crane accidents put construction workers at great risk for injury. Cranes and forklifts are used at constructions sites and industrial locations. Anย operator of these machines shouldย have the necessary skills to operate them since they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Employeesย who are injured due to a work-related accident caused by a crane or … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Chemical Exposure Injury Claims

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Many individuals suffer injuries due to exposure to hazardous chemicals at work. The legal remedies for these cases are a workersโ€™ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. The right legal remedy for the situation is determined by the source of the toxic chemical and the person or persons managing the work site where the accident happened. … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

What Happens When You File a Worker’s Compensation Claim?

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Understand the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim to protect your legal rights. While the workers’ compensation system aims to take care of the financial and medical needs of a person injured at work, there are times when the worker is denied benefits or offered benefits that are insufficient. What is the workers’ compensation … Read more

Updated: January 27, 2015