If you are injured on the job in Missouri, you probably will file a workers' compensation claim. You will receive benefits as set out under the law. Throughout the process, you may have to attend hearings or other meetings about your benefits to ensure you receive...
Workers’ Compensation
What is the proper way to handle a heavy lifting injury?
Ideally, a workplace facility where heavy objects must be transported should have preventive measures in place to keep workers from being injured. However, should these measures fail, any Missouri worker that suffers a lifting injury on the job should take...
Your workers’ comp claim was denied, now what?
If you were to be injured while on the job and subsequently denied workers' compensation coverage, this denial might constitute a breach of Missouri employment law. Most employers and insurance companies know this, and, being respectful of the law, they tend to...
What is the independent medical examination?
After submitting your workers' compensation claim, you may receive a request for an Independent Medical Examination. Understanding how this works and the purpose behind it can help you prepare yourself. The IME consists of an examination by a doctor selected by...
When was workers’ compensation established?
Workers' compensation is required in Missouri for most employers. You have probably heard of it before. It offers coverage for you if you are injured at work. It may pay medical bills and provide you with replacement income if you cannot return to work. One thing you...
Why should I report minor injuries to my employer?
If you have an accident at work in Springfield, you might not realize when you should file an incident report for your injuries. Not all injuries are severe when they first occur. It is important for you to report all injuries, even those you feel are minor and...
What is the Second Injury Fund?
If you have filed a workers' compensation claim in Missouri, you may have heard of the Second Injury Fund. According to the Department of Labor, the Second Injury Fund is an additional fund for injured workers who have already made a workers' compensation claim....
The frustrating effects of dealing with an emotional injury
When thinking about workers' compensation benefits, most people imagine an injury they can see - perhaps a concussion, fracture or laceration resulting from an accident at work. While you might need medical care and time off work to recover from your injuries, many...
4 workplace hazards for truck drivers
If you are a commercial truck driver, you know how important your job is to the entire American economy. Whether you ship consumer items or groceries, you provide a valuable service to the country. Unfortunately, driving a commercial truck and delivering goods...
Treating back pain after a workplace accident
A common result of a being in a workplace accident or just doing daily job tasks is suffering from a back injury. Back injuries can occur regardless of the industry you work in, so whether you sit in an office, drive a truck or work in a hospital, you need to be...