A Temporary Hearing for Workers’ Compensation

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A temporary hearing is requested by an employee when there is a dispute about medical treatment or the payment of temporary disability benefits. A temporary hearing is also known as a hardship hearing. Employees undergoing treatment for work-related injuries are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. The compensation covers prescription medication, medical equipment, and physical rehabilitation. … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Work-Related Cartilage Injuries Among Missouri Workers

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A worker may assume that a cartilage injury is just part of the job; however, these types of injuries may qualify an injured worker for workers’ compensation benefits. Missouri workers are prone to a wide variety of work-related injuries. While some injuries are a result of a sudden accident such as a machinery accident or a fall accident, there … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

Is Your Employer Denying Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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A work-related injury can change your life and during this difficult time, your employer may deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workplace injuries are far too common than many people think. Work-related injuries do not just occur at high-risk workplaces such as mines or construction sites, they also occur in office settings. An injury can change the … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

Securing Future Medical Care Through Workers’ Compensation

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If you are injured at work, having your medical expenses paid is only one portion covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is also expected to pay for any loss of wages due to the injury and the follow-up care that may be required. Long-term after care should also be included as part of your claim. … Read more

Updated: April 1, 2015

Work-Related Head Injuries and Concussions

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A head injury is one of the most serious types of workplace injuries. Most work-related head injuries result from slip and fall accidents, falling objects, motor vehicle accidents, and defective and dangerous equipment. A worker who has suffered a brain concussion may experience no symptoms at all, or in worse cases, may become unconscious. Other symptoms … Read more

Updated: March 11, 2022

Top Reasons Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied

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Has your workers’ compensation claim been denied? The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits to employees who get injured in the course and scope of their employment. However, there have been cases when the employer has denied a claim and the injured worker has to hire a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney to receive the benefits. The … Read more

Updated: December 29, 2015