On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog
When you think of a workplace injury, you may think about something that happens immediately due to an accident. For example, someone falling off a ladder at work may break a bone right away. However, not all on-the-job injuries happen like this. Some...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Feb 26, 2018 | Blog
Construction and similar industries may get the most attention for being unsafe, but as you may well know, occupations in health care are just as hazardous. In fact, OSHA reports that employees in health care and social assistance sustain the most workplace injuries....
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
Missouri requires its drivers to carry minimum amounts of car insurance. For example, drivers must have an uninsured motorists policy with a minimum of $25,000 per person for bodily injury and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury. As the state Department...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog
Many people work in industries where they face potential exposure to toxic chemicals. It may not always be obvious if and when such exposure might have taken place, though. If such exposure goes undetected, it can cumulatively wreak havoc on your health and lead to...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog
There are no “good” car accidents. In the best of cases, you are merely inconvenienced and not injured, with no damage to your car. In many situations, though, there is at least some damage to the car, and more importantly, to yourself. However, many...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog
As one of the countless Americans suffering from conditions that are not immediately apparent to others, you are fighting a constant battle – not only the battle to have your illness recognized as a disability, but a fight to be heard and understood by those who...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog
If you are a nurse or nursing assistant, your job is to help others stay healthy and safe, but did you know your occupation puts you at a unique risk for injury? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hospital workers...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Sep 6, 2017 | Blog
While many people understand they may be able to get legal compensation for injuries and other harm from a car accident, they often still hesitate to contact an attorney. Many feel unwilling to face the prospect of what they believe may be a long and stressful...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog
If you think that workers’ compensation only applies to dangerous jobs such as construction, think again. Even seemingly safe occupations carry the risk of debilitating injury. This applies to those who work in an office setting. Office work may not appear to contain...
