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Is A Heart Attack Or Stroke Covered by Workers Comp?

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If medical evidence supports that a heart attack or stroke was work-related, it may be covered by workers comp. Call (314) 361-4300 to speak with an attorney. Workers compensation benefits are meant to provide financial compensation and medical expenses for injuries sustained at work or as a result of their work. Whether or not a … Read more

Updated: December 6, 2022

Work Related Crush Injuries

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Work-related crush injuries are painful, traumatic, and can be life-changing. Each year around 125,000 workers sustain crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when the body is stuck by an object, is caught between two objects, or is entangled in machinery. These hazards are also known as pinch points. The force exerted on the body caught … Read more

Updated: November 14, 2022

Returning to Work After Filing for Work Comp Benefits

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Getting your life back on track after an injury at work is not easy. We can help you protect your workers comp benefits. In addition to the physical challenges that injured workers face, there is the stress of rehabilitation, finances, and the legalities of filing a work comp claim. Missouri workers’ compensation law does not require an employer to … Read more

Updated: October 25, 2022

Workplace Bullying Resulting in Health Issues

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Bullying is a menace that is prevalent not just in schools, but in workplaces too. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Workplace Bullying Institute reveals that job-related bullying can cause serious long-term problems for a victim. Cruel treatment at work can lead to temporary or permanent disability among workers. A recent study has suggested that … Read more

Updated: July 17, 2023

Work-Related Eye Injuries

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Work-related eye injuries cause workers to lose an average of two working days. Scores of people are injured at work every day in St. Louis, and a portion of them fall prey to eye injuries. What makes these damages so severe is that they sometimes lead to blindness. Even when they don’t, they are very … Read more

Updated: July 13, 2022

Work Related Hand and Wrist Injuries

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When a person experiences a hand or wrist injury at work, the consequences may vary. Some injuries may require the application of a brace, splint, or cast. Most of us have experienced a finger, hand or wrist injury at some point in our life. Usually they are minor and require very little, if any, medical … Read more

Updated: June 15, 2022