Here are the injuries with the greatest incidence in Missouri, as shown in a recent report by OSHA. Getting injured while performing your work duties can leave you with great financial burdens, pain and suffering, and medical recovery that can stretch for a long period of time, during which you cannot work and are left … Read more
Workers comp and personal injury claims are two distinct types of cases, but in certain situations, you may have a difficult time knowing which one you qualify for. Worker’s compensation is a state-run program that offers benefits to workers in the event they suffer an injury at the job, or as a result of it. … Read more
If you are injured on the job while working from home, can you still get workers compensation benefits? These are unprecedented times, and many American workers have been working from home for the past few months as a way to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be difficult to separate your … Read more
If you’ve recently experienced a work injury in Missouri, you may be wondering if you’re legally allowed to get your own doctor for diagnosis and treatment. There are about 2.8 million workplace injuries in the U.S. every year, ranging from minor to severe and even fatal. So if you’ve recently experienced a work injury in … Read more
A blunt force injury refers to trauma or hits you suffer on your body. Depending on where the blow is, and how much force it has, it can leave different effects on the body, from bruises to internal injuries, or even long-term disability if the blunt injury is located in the head region. Below are … Read more
Workers who suffer an injury at work can cover the cost of their medical bills through the Missouri worker’s comp program. Additionally, the benefits can also help you with lost wages payments if your doctor recommends you take some time off to recover. However, if you’re at home, you are likely wondering when you can … Read more