As careful as you are with using car seats and driving defensively when your son or daughter is in the vehicle, there is still a chance your child can get caught in a car accident. Seeing your young child get hurt in a crash is every St. Louis parent's nightmare. The...
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Work-related back injury? Follow these three steps
Trauma to your neck or back is a common work-related injury. Back injuries occur in many ways, including slips and falls, lifting heavy materials, standing or bending for extended periods of time or through repetitive motions that strain your muscles and joints....
The dangers of a concussion after a car accident
Concussions can cause serious, long-term damage, even when it seems like you recover quickly from a head impact. In fact, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Review the symptoms and potential complications of a concussion that occurs in a car...
3 forms that employer retaliation may take
If you recently sustained injuries as a result of your work, you probably have the right to apply for workers' compensation benefits but may fear retaliation from your employer. Missouri law bans reprisal against employees for filing workers' compensation claims. It...
5 mistakes to avoid after a car accident
A car accident can happen in an instant. You could be slowing down to stop for a red light and realize the driver behind you isn’t stopping. Or you could be exiting off a freeway ramp when a speeding car side swipes into your car as it tries to pass you. In a second,...
The increased risk of plantar fasciitis among nurses
Throughout Missouri, the state's medical industry depends on hard-working nurses. If you're a nurse, it's no secret that this job involves being on your feet for long periods. Considering that, many people working in this profession suffer from a condition known as...
Tips for a successful workers’ compensation claim
Being injured at work is not only painful and scary, but it can also severely affect your career and your financial situation. This is such a problem that some injured workers even choose to forgo seeking medical treatment for fear that they will have to pay the bills...
Be aware of hand and arm vibration syndrome
Whenever you work in a manufacturing or construction job, you're exposed to pieces of machinery and environments that can cause certain types of injuries. An injury from a vibrating object is one kind of harm that could happen to you. If you work in a manufacturing...
Who is at fault in rear-end car accidents?
Rear-end vehicle accidents happen more frequently than other types of accidents in Missouri and around the country. In most rear-end accidents, one vehicle hits another non-moving vehicle, sometimes at high speeds. The driver who hit another vehicle from behind is...
Health insurance usually won’t pay if you get hurt at work
Your employer carries insurance to protect you in addition to offering insurance as a benefit. Whether you have an employee-sponsored health insurance policy or purchased your plan off of the Marketplace, you probably think that your health insurance will cover the...