How to Deal With Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies

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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 covers an employee if they are injured while on the job. It is mandatory to ensure … Read more

Updated: June 10, 2019

An Employer’s Obligations if You’re Injured on the Job – Kansas City Workers Compensation

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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 job, they have the means to cover the cost of those injuries. This means … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

Increased Use of Marijuana Linked to Increasing Workplace Related Accidents

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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 states in the US. Four states – Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska have even … Read more

Updated: June 14, 2019

Cement Exposure & Pulmonary Illnesses – Kansas City Work Comp Attorney

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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 Health, it was shown that long term exposure to cement can have serious consequences for workers. The study … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

Workers Compensation for Injured Nurses in Missouri

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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 serious injuries are reported by nurses each year. Surprisingly, nurses suffer more back and other musculoskeletal injuries than any … Read more

Updated: August 23, 2019

Missouri Workers Comp for Asbestos Exposure

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Asbestos is a toxic substance best known for causing mesothelioma and other life-threatening illnesses among workers. Asbestos is a highly toxic substance that was used in nearly every aspect of production during the industrial revolution. It was extensively used, because of its ability to withstand fire, heat, caustic chemicals, and electricity. Another important property that … Read more

Updated: June 6, 2023