In many cases, car accidents in Missouri and around the country are due to distracted driving, which has many causes. These causes include using a cellphone, talking to passengers, playing with the radio and many more. It is important to have your eyes on the road at...
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Injuries that health care workers routinely experience
Anyone who works to protect or improve a person's health generally qualifies as a health care worker. For instance, both the paramedic who drove you to a Missouri hospital and the doctor who treated you there are health care workers. These individuals tend to face a...
Common injuries sustained by metal and machine shop workers
Machine and metal shop workers in Missouri spend each day in environments that pose more risks of injury than many other professions in the state. Because of this, these workers need to exercise caution and remain alert each minute of the workday. Fires, chemical...
Types of employee workplace protection and insurance
Small business owners in Missouri should understand the difference between health insurance and workers' compensation insurance. Workers' compensation insurance provides financial protection for workers who receive injuries or are subjected to illnesses while working...
Workers’ compensation: Why you need a lawyer
Any injury or illness related to your employment is one that could trigger a workers’ compensation claim. However, just because you believe you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll receive them. There’s a lot that can go wrong...
How to avoid a motorcycle accident
There are many steps that you can take to prevent getting into a motorcycle crash while riding on Missouri roads or highways. For instance, you can take a rider safety course that will help you identify common scenarios that lead to accidents. It is also important to...
The workers’ comp benefits that a victim could receive
Workers, especially construction workers, are all too liable to be injured on the job. Fortunately, there is the workers' compensation program to cover most of their losses. Missouri residents should know what sort of hazards are faced by construction workers and what...
10 Ways to avoid injury or illness at your Missouri nursing job
Wash your hands The bottom line is that washing your hands thoroughly is the best defense against the spread of infection. Wash your hands after every patient contact. Develop a good self care routine Eat healthily and exercise. Not only are you setting a good example...
Long-haul truck drivers keep the economy moving at their own risk
Commercial truck drivers transport a substantial amount of the materials and consumer goods that keep the American economy running. Long-haul trucking helps keep costs low and can ensure the quick and timely delivery of perishable items, ranging from produce to...
Filing a workers’ compensation claim and the meaning of MMI
If you suffer an on-the-job injury, you have the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.Some injuries are severe and may result in disability at some level. If so, you may face MMI with your claim for benefits. What does this mean and how will it...