How Assault in the Workplace Can Lead to a Claim for Workers’ Compensation

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According to OSHA, over two million people report being victims of workplace violence each year. Workplace violence is defined as acts, threats of harassment, physical violence, intimidation or other disruptive or threatening behavior that occurs in a work environment. If a worker is injured while they are in the workplace, then they might be entitled … Read more

Updated: June 10, 2019

What Is Permanent Partial Disability?

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If you are permanently partially disabled due to an injury sustained at work, it is critical that you speak with a Missouri workers comp attorney to help you get the compensation you deserve to be gainfully employed going forward. If you are disabled due to a permanent partial disability, you should look into workers’ compensation. … Read more

Updated: February 9, 2021

Independent Medical Examination

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If the insurance company believes that the claim might be false, they might request that you be subjected to an independent medical examination. To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you have to prove that you were engaging in work-related activities when you were hurt. It isn’t enough just to be injured while you are … Read more

Updated: June 21, 2021

Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress?

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An employee may be able to sue their employer for emotional distress under these circumstances. If you are an employee who has been injured on the job in the state of Missouri, then you are generally entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp is coverage that every employer in the state is required to carry in … Read more

Updated: June 14, 2019

My Employer Wasn’t Carrying Workers Comp Insurance – Now What?

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If your employer doesn’t carry the required insurance, it may be possible for you to sue him in a court of law for personal injury. In the state of Missouri, it is mandatory that an employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. Unlike other types of insurance – like car insurance – workers’ compensation isn’t guided by the … Read more

Updated: August 21, 2019