Workers’ Compensation

If you are injured on the job, you may want to move on as fast as possible and put the situation behind you. However, moving too quickly and failing to document the incident properly may impact your ability to recover workers’ compensation benefits.  The right...

You are probably committed to staying in good shape as a fitness worker. With easy access to exercise equipment, you can work out every day if you like. You might think excellent physical condition and razor-sharp reflexes will lower your risk of an on-the-job injury....

Electricity has transformed construction sites, offices and every other workplace. Electricity provides a source of power for modern tools that make life much easier for employees.  Unfortunately, there are a few drawbacks and electricity has the potential to be very...

There are many factors that influence if or when you’ll get hurt on the job. Among them include how long you’ve been on the job, the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and on which shift you work. Knowing the risks and how these factors influence your...

Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system of the U.S. They offer life-saving healthcare services to patients in the state and across the country.  They are also responsible for providing educational services, working in clinics and providing health...

Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that employers with over five employees in Missouri must carry. The purpose is to provide benefits to injured workers while on the job.  If you are injured, you may believe that receiving these benefits will be a...

In most offices, it’s common to have a cleaning crew come in. Sometimes, the cleaning crew is a part of the staff and takes steps to keep the restrooms, floors and other areas of the business clean throughout the day. One thing that can cause problems for some...

People who work in warehouses often face hazards that most people might not associate with the job. Even things that might seem harmless can be devastating to the workers if it’s the cause of an injury. It’s up to the employer to ensure that the workers have a safe...

Workplace injuries can happen to anyone in any position. Whether you sit at a desk and write for most of the day or you are working out in the field, there are risks that you face while on the job. Many people don’t realize that there can be some minor signs that you...

Workers who spend the majority of their shifts standing, stooping, kneeling, or lifting put considerable pressure on their knees. Somewhere around 15 to 20 percent of injuries that resulted in at least 16 days off work were the result of knee injuries that occurred...