Workers’ Compensation

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...

Work-related deaths happen less frequently than employee injuries. However, there is always the risk of a work accident ending in the death of the employee. When someone dies while working, you can be sure a family somewhere is suffering and in great pain. Not only...

After a work injury or your diagnosis resulting in a job-acquired medical condition, claiming benefits from Missouri workers' compensation will help you during your recovery. You can count on full coverage for your medical treatment related to the work injury or...

You are halfway through transcribing a medical record when you notice pain in your wrist or forearms. You might take a moment to stretch out your fingers and hands, but you will probably continue to work like normal without letting anybody know about your experience....

If you get injured on the job, you may assume that you’re covered under workers’ compensation laws. After all, American workers have certain rights and most workplace injuries should result in some type of compensation to make up for lost wages, to cover medical bills...

When you work for an employer, you are typically covered by workers’ compensation. While some people may worry that they won’t be covered based on their industry, the truth is that most jobs do have some kind of coverage so long as the individual is an employee and...