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The Missouri second injury fund applies to workers with a pre-existing injury who sustain a second workplace injury or illness. The second injury fund (SIF) is a state run program that was initially intended to encourage employers to hire disabled veterans. The idea was that if a disabled worker got injured on the job, the … Read more
Nearly all types of workers are exposed to a certain level of risk at the workplace. Even seemingly safe occupations, such as retail and offices, report a certainย number of work-related injuries. However, the construction and manufacturing industriesย report an alarmingly high rate of workplace injuries and deaths. Work-Related Injury and Fatality Statistics The statistics revealed by … Read more
If you suffer a work-related injury at the workplace, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and wage loss benefits. A work-related injury can occur when a worker is struck by a rolling, flying, or falling object or due to persistent exposure to harmful chemicals at the workplace. Other work-related injuries are caused from slips and falls, … Read more
If you are having trouble getting your work comp benefits, seek help fromย a work injury lawyer. Yourย employer or the insurer may look for loopholes in your case and use them to deny or reduce yourย benefits. In this case, you will need a work comp lawyer to protect your rights.ย An injured worker who cannot afford a … Read more
If you are not sure whether you should accept such an offer from the insurance company, you are not alone. If you get injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workersโ compensation benefits, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. You simply need to file a claim for compensation. Workers comp … Read more
The Missouri workers’ compensation system mayย seem a little complicated to someone who has never had to deal with it. There are several myths that employeesย tend to believe when it comes to workers’ compensation. However, it is important to remember that eachย workers’ compensation case is different, even if the injury is similar. Myth #1 – All … Read more