What Can You Recover From Workers’ Compensation After a Work Injury?

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While worker’s comp is mandatory in the US, few people know what they can actually recover from this policy if they are injured at work. In 2020, there were approximately 2.7 million non-fatal work-related injuries from the private sector, a slight decrease from 2019. The financial repercussions following a work-related injury may be too overbearing … Read more

Updated: February 25, 2022

Does Missouri Workers Comp Cover the Cost of Assistive Devices After a Work-Related Injury?

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In some of the most severe workplace accidents, a worker may suffer a debilitating injury, leaving them dependent on assistive devices to do even the most basic tasks.  Let’s discuss some common assistive devices you may need after a work injury and answer a question that we hear a lot: Does workers’ comp cover the … Read more

5 Common Job-Related Hazards That Mechanics Encounter

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As a mechanic, if you suffer a work-related injury in the scope of your work, you’re generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. On average, mechanics service and repair more than 276 million vehicles every year. Sadly, this exposes mechanics to dangerous chemicals, electrocution and burns, slips and falls, losing limbs, and even death. Here are … Read more

Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim With Your Former Employer?

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Here are some of the common reasons you may need to file a workers’ compensation claim against your former employer. In Missouri, you’re generally eligible to receive workers’ comp benefits for injuries that happen in the scope of your employment. However, you may find yourself in a situation where you are wondering if you can … Read more

Updated: January 24, 2022

How Marijuana Usage Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

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When it comes to workers’ compensation, the use of marijuana can certainly impact your claim. Let’s discuss how using marijuana can affect your Missouri workers’ compensation claim. How Marijuana Usage Can Impact Your Claim Even though marijuana may be legal under certain conditions in Missouri, there are tasks, such as driving the company motor vehicle … Read more

Top 6 High-Risk Jobs for Heat Stroke Injuries in Missouri

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Let’s consider the top five high-risk occupations for heatstroke injuries and what you can do to recover full and fair compensation after a work-related injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 workers suffer serious heatstroke injuries each day in the US. Heatstroke occurs when the body cannot control its temperature. The symptoms may … Read more