6 Mistakes That Could Jeopardize Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

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Avoid these common mistakes that could cause your workers’ compensation claim to be denied. Workers’ compensation is supposed to be a simple and straightforward system that protects the rights of those who get injured or become ill in the course of their work. However, in many cases filing a workers’ compensation claim is a confusing process … Read more

Common Workplace Injuries Suffered by Auto Mechanics

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that auto mechanics are more likely to experience occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition, there may be a large number of unreported injuries, and the total figure could … Read more

Health and Safety Risks Facing the Janitors

Janitors play a major role in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of residential and commercial buildings. In other words, they are indirectly responsible for keeping many individuals healthy. Unfortunately, janitors are often exposed to serious risks of injury and health hazards. Every year, over 46,000 janitors suffer work-related injuries that require time away from work, … Read more

Protecting the Health of Missouri Healthcare Employees

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Employees in the healthcare industry are being injured on the job at a higher rate then any other industry. Missouri workers in the healthcare industry may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a vested interest in their jobs. Recent studies have shown that employees in this sector are … Read more

Missouri Firefighter’s Right to Workers Compensation Benefits

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Missouri firefighters are a brave and elite group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save others. This is an occupation in which each man and woman selflessly puts themselves in dangerous situations, potentially with tragic consequences. A firefighter who has been injured in the line of duty deserves to … Read more

Missouri Workers Compensation Claim for a Welding Injury

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Workers who have suffered an injury in a welding accident may qualify for Missouri workers compensation benefits. In many industries, cutters, brazers, solders, and welders are used to weld together metal parts. According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, there were 337,300 welders working in the U.S. Of them, 61% … Read more