If you get hurt at work or receive a diagnosis of an illness related to your job, you can claim benefits through the Illinois workers' compensation program. Understanding how this program works can help you protect your right to legal compensation. Review the basics...
Workers’ Compensation
Should you file a workers’ comp claim?
If you sustain an injury at work, you may wonder what to do next. Securing monetary compensation for time lost at work and medical expenses is vital to your recovery process. Filing a workers' compensation claim is one step toward restoring your financial security...
Do nurses face dangerous injury risks?
Registered nurses find themselves dealing with a demanding job. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Missouri could become hectic environments, and there might be several patients requiring care at once. Stress isn't the only thing a nurse may deal with, as...
Mistakes to avoid after a workplace injury
In the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, which includes parts of Illinois as well as Missouri, most businesses are required to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. This insurance provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job or who...
What to do after a work injury in Missouri
Title: What to do after a work injury in Missouri If you get hurt at work, your employer's workers' compensation insurance policy will cover the cost of your medical bills and related expenses. However, you must follow the proper procedure to apply for workers' comp...
Hearing loss is the nation’s most common workplace injury
If you have found that your hearing has deteriorated over time and you suspect your work environment may have something to do with the decline, you are not alone. According to USA Today, hearing loss is the single-most common work-related injury affecting American...
Independent medical examination in a workers’ comp case
Missouri employees who file a workers' compensation claim must navigate a sea of paperwork and technical requirements. At some point after filing, some may receive a notice from the insurer requesting their appearance at an independent medical...
Why do workers’ comp claims so frequently get denied?
On-the-job injuries happen every day to hardworking and safety-conscious individuals. Sometimes it is the result of unsafe working conditions, and other times an accident or malfunction might cause harm. No matter what the circumstances surrounding your injury were,...
Do I have work-related PTSD?
Many people in Missouri equate post-traumatic stress disorder with military vets. However, it is not uncommon for people to develop PTSD after working in high-stress environments for years. Workers do not necessarily need to experience accidents and direct trauma to...
What to do if you get hurt at work
The risk of workplace injuries is very real for everyone, even those in the most sedentary occupations. The good news is you can get help with the resulting medical bills and loss of earnings through Missouri workers' compensation. To make sure you get the full extent...
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