Workplace accidents happen every day. Some are more severe than others, but even a seemingly minor accident can result in an injury that requires time off work. If you've been injured on the job, you may be wondering if you're eligible to receive … [Read more...] about Why You Don’t Need a Dramatic Incident to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
4 Common Causes of Disfigurement at Work
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence. And while most of these accidents are minor, others can lead to serious injuries - including disfigurement. How does an employee become disfigured at work? Here are four of the most common ways: 1. … [Read more...] about 4 Common Causes of Disfigurement at Work
Workers Compensation for Occupational Dust Exposure
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
