Shift work disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that affects people who work non-traditional hours. Most of us are familiar with the traditional nine-to-five workday. However, due to the nature of some occupations, many employees find themselves working various shifts every few days or every other week. These changing shift times can often lead … Read more
These seven documents will help your Missouri workers comp attorney pursue the benefits you are legally entitled to after a work injury. If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s generally best to speak with a workers’ compensation attorney to ensure you get the benefits you are legally entitled to. However, for your attorney to … Read more
Work-related injuries often come with high medical bills, not to mention they can force you to stay out of work for days. “When does workers’ comp start paying my benefits?” This is a common question that most work injury victims ask, and rightfully so. Work-related injuries often come with high medical bills, not to mention … Read more
Volunteers are generally not covered under workers’ compensation in Missouri. However, because there are some exceptions, you shouldn’t assume you aren’t eligible. Like other workers, volunteers can suffer injuries while working, and this begs the question: what happens when a volunteer gets hurt while on the job? Are they eligible for workers’ comp benefits? What … Read more
Lump-sum settlements are a payment option where an injured employee receives a one-time compensation for losses incurred from a work-related injury. As a worker, you are generally entitled to compensation for losses incurred due to work-related injuries. The benefits you receive will help meet your lost wages, medical costs, temporary total disability, and emotional distress. … Read more
The answer depends on a few things, including the types of injuries you sustained, the form of case resolution you choose, whether an appeal is filed, and whether or not you work with an attorney. If you have been injured at work and filed a workers’ comp claim, you’d probably prefer to get your compensation … Read more