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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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 risk for many workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, around 35,000 back injuries other … [Read more...]
Missouri Workers Comp for Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a toxic substance best know 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 … [Read more...]
Work Compensation: Common Truck Driver Injuries in Missouri
Thousands of workers in the trucking industry get injured every year. The job of a truck driver is one of the toughest. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are approximately 17 deaths and 7 non-fatal work … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation for Injured Retail Store Employees – Work Comp Lawyer
Retail workers face various work-related risks. When we talk of worker injuries, we most often think of employees in the construction and manufacturing sector. However, there are other types of workers as well that are at high risk of injuries, … [Read more...]
Missouri Work Injury Lawyer: Injuries from Falling Construction Debris
Injuries from falling debris are more common in some areas of a construction site. Construction is booming the state of Missouri – new buildings and commercial building are being constructed all over the state. You may be so accustomed to the … [Read more...]
Preventing Work-Related Traffic Fatalities
Every year, over a thousand workers are killed in work-related accidents, many of which are traffic related. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 1,275 workers are killed in auto accidents every year. In 2012, 1,153 workers … [Read more...]
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