A blunt force injury refers to trauma or hits you suffer on your body. Depending on where the blow is, and how much force it has, it can leave different effects on the body, from bruises to internal injuries, or even long-term disability if the blunt … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation for a Blunt Force Injury At Work in Missouri
Don’t Ignore These 5 Delayed Symptoms of Work-Related Injuries
Quite often, work-related injuries are not noticed right away. Some of the most common work injuries, like back injuries or repetitive strain injuries, can have delayed symptoms. This can prevent you from filing a workers’ compensation claim in … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore These 5 Delayed Symptoms of Work-Related Injuries
Workers Rights During A Pandemic: What You Need To Know
Are you worried the COVID-19 pandemic will affect your job? Know your rights to protect it! Here are 5 worker rights you should know: You May Be Entitled to FMLA Missouri currently has no laws regarding sick leave, but a lot of employers … [Read more...] about Workers Rights During A Pandemic: What You Need To Know
My Employer Hasn’t Compensated My Work-Related Injury – What Next?
Injured workers in Missouri generally understand that if they get hurt on the job, worker’s compensation benefits are available to help them get medical treatment. However, many workers may be surprised to find out not every worker’s comp case is … [Read more...] about My Employer Hasn’t Compensated My Work-Related Injury – What Next?
How Long Do I Have to Be Employed to Get Workers Comp in Missouri?
If you start your new job this morning and get injured two hours into your first shift, you are generally eligible for workers' compensation under Missouri law. The worker’s comp program does not specify you have to be employed for a specific … [Read more...] about How Long Do I Have to Be Employed to Get Workers Comp in Missouri?
Will Workers Compensation Protect Me From Being Fired After a Work Injury?
Workers in Missouri can generally access workers' comp benefits to cover their medical treatments needed for a work-related illness or injury. While it’s almost impossible to know exactly what the number of Missouri employees who choose not to … [Read more...] about Will Workers Compensation Protect Me From Being Fired After a Work Injury?
