On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Nov 8, 2018 | Firm News
If your Missouri job requires you to perform repetitive motions with your hands, fingers and/or wrists, you face a high risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Typing represents the most common cause of job-related carpal tunnel syndrome, but other jobs such as...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 26, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Personal protective gear is essential on a construction site in Missouri. Often, your gear is the only thing standing between you and a serious injury. One commonly overlooked piece of equipment is shoes. Many times, workers just wear a pair of standard boots....
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 23, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Missouri laws and federal regulations attempt to prevent falls on building sites, but no amount of preparation could possibly cover every possible risk. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and it is important to be ready for this unlikely occurrence. Witnessing a...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 16, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
There are many things that could be valid grounds for termination, but your workers’ compensation status would not be one of them. If your employer were to tell you that you were being fired because you were receiving benefits, they...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 10, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
If you experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at your place of work, chances are you have a long road to recovery ahead of you. TBI can have very serious consequences in some cases, including long-term health effects. Brainline.org explains some of these effects...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Oct 3, 2018 | Firm News
Common sense reveals that those who work with dangerous equipment are likelier to sustain injuries on the job. Statistics confirm that assumption, as areas such as manufacturing, construction, forestry and warehousing experience high injury numbers, according to the...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 26, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Missouri residents who work in a wide range of jobs may be at risk for developing a repetitive motion injury that is related to the performing of their work duties. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of condition that can be experienced due to repetitive strain on an...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 21, 2018 | Firm News, Personal Injury
If you have a severe injury to an extremity, the doctor may suggest amputation. Unless it is an emergency situation, the doctor will generally consult with you beforehand and get your consent to do the surgery. It is always a good idea to be informed and to know why...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 12, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
If you get injured at work in Missouri, you have the right to seek benefits from workers’ compensation. These benefits are typically decided based on your injury and the impact it has on your ability to work now and in the future. The length of your benefits...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 10, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
One of the standard pieces of safety equipment on every construction site is the hard hat. If you work in construction in Missouri, wearing a hard hat should be second nature to you. You should slip the hat on before you enter the work zone and only remove it when you...
