Spinal cord injuries often result in permanent total disability, causing even more financial distress for the injured employee. Whenever the spinal cord is severed, the injured employee may become paralyzed and experience permanent total disability depending on the severity of the injury and the extent of damage to the spinal cord. Employees suffering from severe spinal … Read more
Work-related blunt trauma injuries are typically severe and critical injuries, causing financial and physical loss for an injured employee. Employees suffering from work-related blunt trauma injuries are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If an injured employee is not receiving the appropriate benefits, it is advised to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced Kansas City … Read more
A work-related back injury may leave you with pain for many years. You may be entitled workers’ compensation benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. Your back can be injured easily by performing any number of tasks, making it very susceptible to being hurt during your workday. Even a slight slip and fall accident can cause painful … Read more
How will changing your employment status affect a workers’ compensation claim? Some employees, who have sustained a work-related injury, may wonder if they can still receive workers’ compensation benefits after they have changed employment. The rules and regulations governing workers’ compensation are complex and it may be advisable to consult with a Kansas City workers’ compensation attorney is this … Read more
Are you having difficulty receiving your workers’ compensation benefit for a work-related burn injury? Accidents cannot always be predicted and are part of the risk employees have to deal with every day. The safety directives implemented by the employer do not always guarantee that these work-related injuries will not happen. Burn injuries may occur in different types … Read more
Each year, millions of people get injured or become sick at their places of work. Some suffer only minor injuries that require minimal medical intervention, while some others receive serious injuries that render them disabled for the lifetime. Workplace injuries can turn out quite costly because of associated medical expenses and wage loss due to … Read more