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Am I excluded from workers’ comp in Missouri?

Workplace accidents can happen in nearly any field, no matter how apparently safe. Many employees who are injured on the job are able to seek...

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Even Heroes Are Denied Workers’ Compensation

Every day, injured workers are denied workers’ compensation. The denial does not mean that the work injury didn’t happen. It also does not mean that...

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The right to sue if injured at work

In most cases, if a person is injured due to the negligence of another person, he or she can file a personal injury claim in...

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Types of construction accidents that harm workers

It is a well-known fact that construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. According to ConstructConnect, 937 construction workers died...

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What if your employer does not have workers’ compensation?

In general, when you are involved in an accident, you have to hope the other person has insurance. Whether it is a car accident, an...

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3 common types of workplace hazards

Many people in the Springfield area are not aware that they work in environments that are filled with hazards. Some of them are more dangerous...

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Can you file a personal injury claim if you are injured at work?

If you are injured on someone’s property or due to someone’s negligence in Missouri, you generally have the right to bring a personal injury claim...

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Does workers’ compensation cover all accident-related expenses?

Many workers in Missouri may not realize their employers must have insurance to compensate them when they are unable to work due to accidents that...

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How can working at a computer cause a shoulder injury?

Repetitive motion causes various kinds of injuries. In fact, an injury to one part of the body may result in an injury to another part....

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What is covered under medical care?

When you qualify for workers’ compensation in Missouri, it means you can get paid medical care for your injuries. However, as with anything, there are...

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