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Why It’s Important to Understand That Each Workers Compensation Claim Is Unique

The number of workers’ compensation claims in St. Louis is on the rise. One of the most common types of workers' compensation claims is when a worker is injured on the job. Injuries on the job can be ...

Can Immigrant Workers Get Compensation For Covid-19?

Immigrant workers may have a more difficult time with worker’s compensation claims, especially if they do not have legal residency in the US.

Understanding When to Return to Work After a St. Louis Work Injury

Missouri worker’s compensation benefits exist so that when you get injured, you can access good medical treatment and maybe take some time off work if you need to. But, how much you end up getting in ...

How to Protect Yourself From Covid-19 While Returning to Work

This global health crisis has affected every American citizen. More than 175,000 businesses closed, and over 30 million people have filed for unemployment, making this one of the hardest crises this ...

Coronavirus and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know

Everyone in the entire world is talking about the Coronavirus. Now that the total number of cases has risen, many Americans are seriously worried about their own health and safety.

Here Are Some of The Strangest Approved Workers Comp Claims

Worker's compensation laws are designed to help injured workers get treatment, take time off work to recover, and provide some financial support if they’ve sustained an injury at work.

The Average Workers Compensation Settlement For Back Injuries

According to a survey conducted by Lawyers.com, injured workers who file a claim for back injuries receive, on average, a $23,600 compensation, which is slightly higher than the average of all types ...

Workers Compensation Claims for Burn Injuries

Whenever people hear about workers' compensation claims for burn injuries, they think about chemical or electric burns. But, out of the 5,000 that get hospitalized each year after getting burned at ...

Workers Compensation for Domestic Workers in Missouri

Things are pretty clear if you are employed by a business: if you get injured while doing your job, then your employer is responsible for paying your workers compensation. For example, if you hurt ...

What Is the Jones Act and How Does It Relate to Work Injuries?

Working on a boat at sea is different than your average job. Maritime workers have special training to be able to stay safe while navigating, and their working conditions are a bit more special. This ...

Are Commercial Divers Covered by Workers Compensation Insurance?

Commercial divers have one of the most dangerous career paths, with countless risks surfacing at every corner: drowning, hypoxia, fractures, amputations, etc.

Is It Possible to Get Workers Compensation for Migraines?

Only those who suffer from migraines truly know how debilitating this condition is. Far from being a simple headache, a migraine usually affects an individual’s capacity of working or functioning ...

Are Manual Laborers Who Are Independent Contractors Covered By Workers Comp?

Workers compensation is an insurance policy that protects both the employee and employer in case something goes wrong in the line of duty.

Difference Between Workers Compensation Vs. Third Party Liability

If you’re filing a claim for workers compensation and are faced with a third party, it refers to any other company, individual, or entity other than your employer that may have been involved in your ...

Can My Employer Lower My Income After a Work Injury?

Workers compensation can bring a great deal of financial support for injured workers. The laws in Missouri state that if a worker gets injured or sick on the job, this insurance will cover the costs ...

Can't Return to Work After St Louis Work Injury

The first crucial step that injured workers take is obtaining benefits with the help of a St. Louis workers compensation attorney. Doing so should take care of their finances, but there is another ...

Is Overtime Included in Workers Compensation Claims?

If you have suffered injuries that prevent you from working and you are filing a claim for workers compensation, the amount of money you can claim depends on how much you used to legally earn when ...

Obtaining Missouri Workers Compensation for a Shoulder Injury

A Missouri employee may suffer from an acute shoulder injury or pain can develop over time.

Can an App Help Reduce Workplace Injuries? St. Louis Workers Comp Attorney

Is there anything you can’t do on your phone? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a new story comes to life about a new app set to revolutionize, well, just about anything.

The Immense Risk of Working While Intoxicated

If you call a St. Louis workers compensation attorney after sustaining damage at work, there is an excellent chance that you’ll get the legal assistance you need. One exception is if you were ...
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