If you were injured as a result of your work conditions, you know how stressful it is to deal with lost wages, insurance claims, and medical bills. Work-related injuries occur in a wide range of industries and jobs. From office sustained occupational disease or injuries to serious accidents on construction sites or slip and falls … Read more
Quitting your job may not be the best idea with an open claim, as it can affect the benefits you will receive. Many Missouri workers know that workers’ compensation benefits also come with certain job protections. If you need to take time off work in order to recover, you can generally do it without fearing … Read more
In some cases, the worker is required to travel in order to get the medical attention their condition requires. Are these expenses also covered? By law, worker’s compensation benefits are available for Missouri employees, and they can be accessed whenever you are injured at work or get sick because of it. These benefits will cover … Read more
Even if your worker’s compensation case is accepted and you start receiving treatment, it doesn’t mean all your medical procedures or treatments will get the okay from the insurance company. In Missouri, the insurance company will generally choose the worker’s compensation doctor treating the injured worker. This can create quite a lot of issues since … Read more
If you’ve experienced a work injury and need to take some time off to recover, per worker’s comp laws you not only have your medical cost covered, but you’re also entitled to partial lost wages. These payments will generally be sent on a weekly basis for as long as you are on rest, but in … Read more
It’s imperative for all workers to understand what workers’ comp benefits are and what they cover. Most people know that if they get injured at work, they can access some benefits that can help with their recovery. However, there are certain limitations to these laws, and knowing them can help you understand what your next … Read more