Safeguard your right to Missouri workers compensation benefits. Anyone who is injured at the workplace in Kansas City is entitled to workers compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation covers all injury-related medical bills and provides compensation for the workdays you have to miss because of the injury. To safeguard your right to workers’ compensation, you must avoid taking certain actions. Do … Read more
Providing your doctor with an accurate medical history is important for a smooth claims process and to receive effective treatment. The workers’ compensation system offers medical and wage loss benefits to workers who become injured or ill at the workplace because of a work-related accident. However, to collect the benefits, the injured worker must show that he … Read more
Work-related blunt trauma injuries are typically severe and critical injuries, causing financial and physical loss for an injured employee. Employees suffering from work-related blunt trauma injuries are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If an injured employee is not receiving the appropriate benefits, it is advised to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced Kansas City … Read more
A work-related back injury may leave you with pain for many years. You may be entitled workers’ compensation benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. Your back can be injured easily by performing any number of tasks, making it very susceptible to being hurt during your workday. Even a slight slip and fall accident can cause painful … Read more
How will changing your employment status affect a workers’ compensation claim? Some employees, who have sustained a work-related injury, may wonder if they can still receive workers’ compensation benefits after they have changed employment. The rules and regulations governing workers’ compensation are complex and it may be advisable to consult with a Kansas City workers’ compensation attorney is this … Read more
When filing a workers’ compensation claim, steer clear of these common errors that may reduce your compensation. Previously, we listed five common mistakes employees make when filing a workers’ compensation claim. These mistakes may cause a claim to be denied. Here are five more mistakes that may cause you to lose your rightful compensation. Mistake #6 Claimants … Read more