Each year, thousands of workers are injured or killed by breathing in hazardous dust particles at their job. Occupational dust exposure can cause serious illness. In fact, it's one of the leading causes of work-related illness and death in the … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation for Occupational Dust Exposure
How to Avoid Potential Red Flags in Your Work Injury Report
When you're injured on the job, filling out a work injury report is one of the most important things you can do to protect your rights. Your work injury report will generally be used as evidence to support your claim for workers' compensation … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Potential Red Flags in Your Work Injury Report
Missouri Workers Compensation: Permanent Disability Benefits
If you are a Missouri worker, it's important to be aware of the risks of permanent disability and understand your rights if an injury does occur. This article will discuss four situations when workers might need permanent disability benefits. We'll … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers Compensation: Permanent Disability Benefits
5 Reasons Head Injuries Are Often More Dangerous for Older Workers
Older workers are twice as likely as younger workers to die from a head injury, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). There are several reasons for this, which we'll discuss below. As an older worker, it's … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Head Injuries Are Often More Dangerous for Older Workers
The Basics of Missouri Workers’ Compensation
Every employer and employee should know these eight basic facts about Missouri workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is a vital part of any business. As an employer, it is important to be aware of the basics facts about workers' compensation … [Read more...] about The Basics of Missouri Workers’ Compensation
Who Can Receive Workers Compensation Death Benefits in Missouri?
Death benefits are generally available to "dependents" of the workers who die due to a work-related injury or illness. Each day, about 13 workers die from work-related injuries or illnesses. We understand no amount of money can heal the pain of … [Read more...] about Who Can Receive Workers Compensation Death Benefits in Missouri?
