When you work for an employer in the state of Missouri and they employ more than five workers or are in the construction industry, you are generally covered by workers’ compensation insurance if you are hurt while working. Workers’ compensation … [Read more...] about Workers Comp Claim Denied – What Are My Options?
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How to Deal With Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies
The main priority of workers compensation insurance companies is to minimize the amount they pay out. When you are employed in the state of Missouri, your employer is required to carry workers' compensation insurance. This is the insurance that … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies
An Employer’s Obligations if You’re Injured on the Job – Kansas City Workers Compensation
A company is required by law to carry workers compensation coverage to protect their employees. In the state of Missouri, employers are required to take out workers' compensation insurance to ensure that if any of their employees are injured on the … [Read more...] about An Employer’s Obligations if You’re Injured on the Job – Kansas City Workers Compensation
Increased Use of Marijuana Linked to Increasing Workplace Related Accidents
According to the National Institute of Health, the use of marijuana in the US has doubled between 2001 & 2013. Decriminalization of the use of marijuana and legalization of its medical purpose has been implemented in more than half of the … [Read more...] about Increased Use of Marijuana Linked to Increasing Workplace Related Accidents
Cement Exposure & Pulmonary Illnesses – Kansas City Work Comp Attorney
Workers are exposed to a variety of pollutants and allergens at the workplace, and prolonged exposure to certain chemicals or fumes can cause serious respiratory illnesses. In a recent study conducted by the National Institute of Occupational … [Read more...] about Cement Exposure & Pulmonary Illnesses – Kansas City Work Comp Attorney
Workers Compensation for Injured Nurses in Missouri
Recent statistics reveal that around 35,000 back and other serious injuries are reported by nurses each year. Healthcare workers are a risk for many workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 35,000 back injuries, other … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation for Injured Nurses in Missouri