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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
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...
Injury cause and prevention for manufacturing workers
Workers' compensation benefits in Missouri provide financial compensation for workers who injure themselves on the job. These benefits allow workers to support themselves financially while recovering from their injuries. Workers' compensation benefits also make it...
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...
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...