Tag: Repetitive Stress Injuries

Understanding Overexertion Injuries: Your Path to Workers’ Compensation in Missouri

November 20, 2023November 6, 2023

Overexertion injuries can have lasting impacts on your health and livelihood. Understanding your rights and the benefits available under Missouri’s workers’ compensation laws is crucial. In the realm of workplace injuries, overexertion stands out as a leading cause, significantly impacting the health and productivity of workers. Particularly in Missouri, understanding the nuances of overexertion injuries … Read more

Updated: November 20, 2023

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

May 26, 2021May 10, 2021

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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 to exceed expectations and improve their performance. While this is generally a good thing, it can … Read more

Updated: May 26, 2021

Workers Compensation for Degenerative Bone Disease

March 12, 2020March 3, 2020

Degenerative bone or joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, is a condition in which the protective cartilage at the top of the bones wears out. In bone diseases, the bone weakens over time to the point that even a minor impact can lead to a fracture. If this condition has been triggered by a workplace injury … Read more

Can I Get Workers Compensation for Wear and Tear Injuries?

January 24, 2020January 16, 2020

Worker’s compensation laws can be confusing. Sometimes, it’s not even about what is or what is not mentioned in the text, but how you interpret these laws and put them into practice. This can leave a lot of injured workers confused, as they try to figure out if their injuries are eligible or not. What’s … Read more

Updated: January 24, 2020

Workers Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries Resulting From Computer Work

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

The image of the injured worker that most often comes to mind is that blink and you’ll miss it moments when something goes wrong, and there is a visible injury that requires immediate attention. Industries like construction or agriculture are often seen as more dangerous. While this is generally true, it’s a mistake to assume … Read more

Updated: July 23, 2019

The Hidden Dangers of the Food Manufacturing Industry

June 10, 2019December 3, 2018

Here are just a few of the hidden dangers faced by workers in the food manufacturing industry. Many people imagine a factory setting when they think about workplace injuries. What they don’t picture is that facility producing food. The reality is, though, that these types of manufacturers have one of the most hazardous work environments … Read more

Updated: June 10, 2019