According to the CDC, around 1 in 6 Americans get some sort of food poisoning every year, ranging from mild to more serious cases that may require hospitalization. Food poisoning is a lot more common than you think. According to the CDC, around 1 in 6 Americans get some sort of food poisoning every year, … Read more
It is important to understand that not all forms of employment are eligible for worker’s comp. However, there may be other legal options you can turn to. Workers’ compensation is a state-run program that says a worker who is injured on the job or gets sick because of something in their employment environment has the … Read more
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