You probably know that you have workers' compensation coverage if you're injured on the job in Missouri. However, you may question whether a car accident going to or from work is also covered. If you think about it, you are only traveling because of work, so perhaps...
Month: August 2018
What are good safety guidelines when working on a roof?
Falls are one of the top safety issues on Missouri construction sites. This is especially true when working on roofs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has put together some safety guidelines to help workers avoid falls when working on a roof. Knowing...
An analysis of recent interpretations of the duty to provide medical treatment to employees to include shoulder replacement or knee replacement
Did you know that the Missouri Workers compensation laws, as interpreted by our Courts, is currently being interpreted to greatly improve your chances to obtain significant medical treatment, such as a knee replacement, shoulder replacement, back fusion surgery, etc....
What are the effects of the fatal four?
Working on a Missouri construction site is naturally dangerous. There is a lot going on and hazards are just a general part of the job. However, there are four hazards that tend to cause the most injuries. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
A workplace injury affects your family too
Whether you are a nurse, trucker, teacher or construction worker, suffering an injury on the job is a serious matter. It could be as minor as a sprain or bruise, but no matter how small it seems, you should report it and seek treatment. This is...
How do I know if I have workers’ compensation coverage?
If you get injured while on the job in Missouri, you expect that your employer will be responsible and help you with any costs or losses incurred as a result. The state helps to ensure this happens by requiring employers to have workers' compensation coverage....