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4 Ways to Avoid Injuries From Lifting Heavy Objects at Work

February 10, 2022 by James Hoffmann

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Back injuries account for one-quarter of all workplace accidents every year. The majority are caused by lifting heavy objects. Unfortunately, if you're not careful, you could easily become one of these statistics. Here are four ways to avoid … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Avoid Injuries From Lifting Heavy Objects at Work

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries

Updated: February 25, 2022

What Does Overexertion Mean & Is It Covered By Workers Compensation?

May 10, 2021 by James Hoffmann

injured missouri worker who overexerted himself

Overexertion is one of the most common causes of injuries in American workplaces. However, here's why it can be challenging to get workers' comp for it. Workplace environments can often be extremely competitive, motivating workers to do their best … [Read more...] about What Does Overexertion Mean & Is It Covered By Workers Compensation?

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries, Repetitive Stress Injuries, Work Injury

Updated: May 26, 2021

3 Common Types of Work-Related Back Injuries in Missouri

March 11, 2021 by James Hoffmann

misouri worker with a back injury

When back pain interrupts a person’s ability to work, it can impact their job and financial security. In the United States, lower back pain is one of the most common health problems. An estimated 70 to 80 percent of Americans will experience some … [Read more...] about 3 Common Types of Work-Related Back Injuries in Missouri

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries

Updated: March 24, 2021

Can I Recover Damages for a Mental Injury at Work in Missouri?

March 8, 2021 by James Hoffmann

severely depressed missouri worker

Mental injuries can occur as a result of a physical accident or from a stressful or unhealthy workplace. Traditionally, people associate workplace injuries with physical ailments, like a broken arm or back injury. These injuries are relatively … [Read more...] about Can I Recover Damages for a Mental Injury at Work in Missouri?

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries, ptsd, workers comp benefits

Updated: March 18, 2021

Don’t Ignore These 5 Delayed Symptoms of Work-Related Injuries

April 6, 2020 by James Hoffmann

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

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries, Head Injuries

Updated: February 9, 2021

Missouri Workers Compensation for Lower Back Pain

March 5, 2020 by James Hoffmann

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Low back pain is so normal that we've become accustomed to living with this ache. Studies estimate that 80% of the population will suffer from low back pain at a point in their life. It's one of the most common workplace injuries and the main reason … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers Compensation for Lower Back Pain

Filed Under: Work Comp Blog Tagged With: Back Injuries

Updated: March 16, 2020
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