If you suffer a workplace injury, you probably need to take time off work while you recover. The good news is that most employees are eligible for workers' compensation. This benefit may provide them with some funds to offset lost wages, medical bills and other...
Workers’ Compensation
Understanding Missouri’s Second Injury Fund
Workers' compensation is a form of insurance allowing workers to claim compensation for any work-related illnesses or injuries. However, there can be instances where a worker sustains a work-related injury that coincides with another earlier injury incurred outside of...
Can your workers’ comp be refused?
When you clock in at work, you hope to perform your day’s assignment, collect a fair day’s pay and return home to your family. Unfortunately, every workplace has its share of occupational risks and hazards. If you sustain a work-related injury, it helps to know that...
Important steps to take right after an on-the-job accident
No one goes to work and expects to be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, it happens every day. If you are injured on the job, it can be a confusing and challenging situation. Making a mistake or not taking the right steps can cause serious issues if you try to...
How to document your workplace injury
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...
Working at a gym or fitness center comes with many injury risks
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....
Have you suffered electrical burns at work?
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...
3 factors that affect your risk of a workplace injury
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...
The most common workplace injuries and illnesses for nurses
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...
2 reasons your workers’ comp claim may be denied
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...