By Ryan Murphy | Published December 1, 2022 | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Tagged Tags: Injured on The Job, work injury, workers' comp, workers' compensation |
What to expect when you file for workers’ comp in Missouri
Workers’ compensation, often simply referred to as workers’ comp, is a state-mandated insurance system to help workers that are injured while performing their job. Many people have no experience dealing with the workers’ comp system until they find themselves hurt. This is unfortunate because it can be difficult to navigate the system, especially when you Read More
Read MoreWill COVID-19 Change the Workers’ Compensation System Forever?
Even after the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic subsides, it will likely take many years to assess the ways it has altered American society and culture. Certainly, the effects on employment and the healthcare industry will be significant, so we should expect laws to change to address those changed circumstances. Accordingly, states might be Read More
Read MoreRepetitive Motion Injuries Common in Missouri Workplaces
When you think about workplace injuries, what might first come to mind are sudden accidents causing injuries like broken bones and strained muscles. However, some of the most common work-related injuries occur over time, and they may be difficult to notice at first. For example, repetitive motion injuries stem from individuals constantly performing the same Read More
Read MoreRecent Gas Pipeline Explosion Kills One Worker
A worker in east Texas died recently in an accident caused by an exploding natural gas pipeline. Investigators say that the 32-year-old man, who was the father of four children, accidentally hit a live pipeline while he was running a mulching machine as part of his job duties. The line ruptured and the worker was Read More
Read MoreKansas Worker Killed in Construction Site Accident
A construction worker in Kansas died in late July after suffering serious injuries in a workplace accident. The 40-year-old man’s injuries reportedly occurred when his co-workers attempted to use a forklift to lift him up in a wooden box, which slipped off, causing the man to fall. The worker, who was in the country on Read More
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