Missouri Workers’ Compensation Fraud and Noncompliance

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In order to protect yourself if you are injured at work, you should have a basic understanding of how the workers’ compensation system works. Although workers’ compensation is required by the federal government, individual states are allowed to make modifications so long as they follow the guidelines. In order to better protect yourself in the event that … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Construction Site Injuries

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Employees working on a construction site are exposed to many risks for work-related injuries. These risks are due to the presence of heavy machinery, tools and gear, and working at heights or underground. Despite the presence of these risks, the employer has the responsibility to ensure their employees remain relatively protected and employee safety should be the foremost concern of the … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2019

Workers’ Compensation and Commercial Truck Driving

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The profession of commercial truck driving can be difficult and risky while hauling goods and cargo from one part of the country to the other. If you are a commercial truck driver and have sustained injuries in an accident while on the job, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You may be eligible to receive compensation for medical … Read more

Updated: June 10, 2019

Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?

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A worker who is injured at the workplace is bound to face numerous medical and financial problems. The workers’ compensation system is designed to pay for medical expenses and lost wages, but an injured worker may question if they should hire a lawyer to protect their rights. The decision to hire an attorney will depend on numerous factors. How Would a … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

How Much Will Your Salary Compensation Benefit Be?

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It can be hard for an employee to claim workers’ compensation when part of their salary includes tips or commissions. It is your right to be paid for that income if you are hurt on the job. The hard part is in figuring out how much that would be. If you are having a discrepancy with … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2019

Things to Avoid After a Work Injury

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Safeguard your right to Missouri workers compensation benefits. Anyone who is injured at the workplace in Kansas City is entitled to workers compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation covers all injury-related medical bills and provides compensation for the workdays you have to miss because of the injury. To safeguard your right to workers’ compensation, you must avoid taking certain actions. Do … Read more

Updated: July 29, 2019