Occupational Diseases and Kansas City Workers’ Compensation

What are occupational diseases and what steps must be taken for an employee to qualify for workers’ compensation? Health conditions which occur as a result of exposure to hazardous elements in a work environment are described as occupational illnesses or diseases. It is usually required of injured employees to link their occupational illness to the … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

Work-Related Injuries in Commercial Truck Driving

Commercial truck drivers are exposed to the risk of severe work-related injuries. It is a fact that commercial truck drivers play a crucial role in the economy. These people usually make significant sacrifices when it comes to making sure that goods are delivered at various places where they are needed to keep the economy moving. Commercial truck … Read more

Updated: January 8, 2019

Work-Related Hearing Loss Claims

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Each year, about 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Employees are sometimes exposed to working conditions that put their hearing ability at risk. Permanent hearing loss may result from exposure to a sudden loud noise such as in the event of an industrial explosion. Work-related hearing loss may develop and … Read more

Updated: December 18, 2020

Receiving Workers’ Compensation From A Car Accident

If you have been in a car accident while on the job, you should know your legal rights to receive workers’ compensation. There are hundreds of jobs performed by Kansas City employees that require them to be on the road in the scope of their employment. Real estate agents, delivery men, and repair personnel all … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2019

How to Receive a Fair Settlement for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

If you are having difficulty settling your workers’ compensation claim, have a Kansas City workers’ compensation attorney help you receive the fair compensation you deserve. There are a number of different ways a Kansas City workers’ compensation claim can be handled. The best-case scenario is that your injury is not severe, the paperwork is submitted properly, and … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

How to Receive Workers’ Compensation for Back, Neck, and Head Injuries

Get workers’ compensation for back, neck, or head injuries received at work. The worst thing about back, neck, and head injuries is that if they do not heal properly, they can lead to serious long-term complications. The problem is worsened when the injured worker is put on the same job after recovery, and the worker starts experiencing the … Read more

Updated: June 14, 2019