If you are a worker exposed to rock dust and now experiencing lung problems, immediately seek help from a Kansas City workers' compensation attorney. Chemical exposure at a workplace can cause a number of occupational illnesses in workers. Some of … [Read more...] about Silicosis – A Debilitating Occupational Illness
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What Your Workers’ Compensation Doctor Needs to Know
Providing your doctor with an accurate medical history is important for a smooth claims process and to receive effective treatment. The workers' compensation system offers medical and wage loss benefits to workers who become injured or ill at the … [Read more...] about What Your Workers’ Compensation Doctor Needs to Know
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of workplace deaths and cause about 20 percent of the total reported for disabling injuries. The workers' compensation system has been put in place to safeguard the interests of workers who suffer … [Read more...] about Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Workers’ Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury
Work-related brain injuries are often debilitating and may prevent a person from resuming their normal life activities. Work-related brain injuries often result from contact with toxic materials or getting hit on the head. Brain injuries are … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury
Unique Workplace Hazards Faced by Nursing Home Workers
Nursing home workers are at high risk for work-related injuries. It is not unusual for nursing home workers to suffer work-related injuries or get involved in accidents while at work. The high incidence of workplace injuries among nursing employees … [Read more...] about Unique Workplace Hazards Faced by Nursing Home Workers
Six Misconceptions About Workers’ Compensation Laws
Workers' compensation laws are complex and may be difficult to understand. Because of this, there are certain areas that are commonly misunderstood. There are numerous misconceptions about the obligations of employees when it comes to a workers’ … [Read more...] about Six Misconceptions About Workers’ Compensation Laws
