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 themselves.While there is a lot that’s...
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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 workplace or have a job in a similar...
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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 commonly liable by default, but it depends on the circumstance.NegligenceStatistics show that rear-end accidents...
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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 cost of any injuries or illnesses you might have.While insurance companies can no...
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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 unnecessary in most cases for workers to file a lawsuit against their employers following an accident. For workers in...
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Why you should not drive distracted
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 all times to avoid a potential crash...
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