Most work accident claims are made because of slips or trips than any other cause. Some are more at risk of a slip or trip accident at work than others.
Who Is Most At Risk? Mechanics Factory and Warehouse Workers Construction Workers Restaurant Employees Delivery Persons
Even if you have what might be considered as [...]
Read More →Work zones obviously don’t only crop up in Missouri, and I’m sure you come across them almost every day. These construction areas are very dangerous for drivers and workers alike. Why are these areas more prone to accidents? Some of the biggest factors are the constant change in speed limit, high accumulation (or [...]
Read More →Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. A closed injury occurs when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, but the object does not break through the skull. A penetrating injury occurs when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue. [...]
Read More →Most people think of slip and fall accidents as “minor” and tend to dismiss these claims as being “trumped up” simply to get a settlement out of a defendant or insurance company. However, nothing could be further from the truth. California slip and fall lawyers see many cases every day in which “minor” slip and [...]
Read More →Every morning, you wake up and head to work, but do you ever think about the possible accidents that could happen while you are there? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continuously releases workplace statistics, including information on fatal and nonfatal injuries. Increasing your knowledge about the dangers at work could help to [...]
Read More →Facebook can wreck your personal injury claim. Social sites are a great place to get information on a long-lost friend, check out someone you meet, or do some investigating about a daughter’s boyfriend. On the other hand, if you’re looking for dirt on someone – where would you look? The same places!
If you have [...]
Read More →Head injuries are very common in the workplace, as well as very preventable. By ensuring that workers who are at risk of suffering head injuries are always wearing hard hats, many devastating Missouri workplace injuries could be prevented.
If you or someone you love has sustained a Missouri head injury while on the job, you [...]
Read More →Missouri workers’ compensation cases can be very complicated. After all, a workers’ compensation claim is meant to include your injury related treatment, compensation for doctor-authorized time off from work, and all the other uncertain consequences of the injury you will be dealing with for the rest of your life. Claims can be filed for injuries [...]
Read More →When you are hurt on the job in Missouri, it may be possible to get partially reimbursed for your lost wages. Under the Missouri Workers’ Compensation law, an employee who is hurt on the job may be eligible for a portion (generally 2/3 or about 67%) of their lost wages if they meet certain criteria. [...]
Read More →When you suffer a Missouri work related injury a lot of things will go through your mind. Who should I speak with? Where should or can I get medical treatment? What if I can’t work and pay my bills? Essentially you’ll be wondering: what do I do? It’s important to know how to proceed after [...]
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