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

Work-Related Injuries Caused by Malfunctioning Machinery

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There are thousands of different types of machinery and equipment that are used in a work environment, exposing work to many potential injuries. A worker who suffers work-related injuries is typically not allowed to file a lawsuit against the employer; however, the injured employee may claim benefits under the workers’ compensation system. If the injury has occurred as a result … Read more

“Do I Need a Workers Compensation Attorney?”

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Injured Missouri workers often wonder if seeking the services of a Workers Compensation Attorney is really necessary. While the worker’s comp process seems relatively straight forward on its surface, claims typically involve billion dollar insurance companies that make it difficult to receive you the benefits you are entitled to. When you are injured at work, … Read more

How to Handle a Workers’ Compensation Claim That Has Been Denied

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Your Claim How to Handle a Workers’ Compensation Claim That Has Been Denied A denial is the insurer’s position. It is not the final answer. Some denials are valid, such as when a claim is filed fraudulently. But many denied workers’ comp claims are legitimate. Missouri law gives you the right to challenge a denial … Read more

Understanding Your Options When Benefits Are Stopped

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Have your workers’ compensation benefits been suspended before you are ready to return to work? Workers’ compensation is a system that relies on insurance companies to bear the burden of the cost of the medical care and any other benefits provided. As a result, this adds a third-party into the mix who is often reluctant to … Read more

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