How to Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Hearing
In Missouri, most workers’ compensation claims are settled without going to a hearing. However, the Missouri Department of Labor reports that approximately 5 percent of cases will go to a formal hearing before they are resolved. At the workers’ compensation hearing, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will review the evidence presented by you and the … Read more
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How to Negotiate a Workers’ Compensation Settlement
If you were injured on the job and left with a disability that prevents you from returning to work, or from working at full capacity, you are entitled to seek a workers’ compensation settlement. The workers’ compensation insurance company might offer a settlement after you have reached maximum medical improvement, which is the point at … Read more
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you suffered a workplace accident and serious injuries. However, some insurance companies and employers try to avoid paying claims, making it important to retain an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to fight for you. But before you hire an attorney, it’s important to ask questions to make … Read more
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What Is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Shoulder Surgery?
Among nonfatal workplace injuries in 2022, shoulder injuries resulted in the greatest number of days away from work. Per data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median number of days away from work due to shoulder injuries was 30. If you suffered a workplace injury to your shoulder that has kept you from … Read more
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What to Expect from a Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Knee Surgery
Knee injuries are the second-most common workplace injury resulting in days away from work. According to research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, among those who were injured at work and required at least one or more days off, 9 percent suffered knee injuries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported … Read more
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How to Seek Compensation for a Head Injury at Work
Few people think about the risk of injury when they go to their jobs, but workplace accidents and injuries are fairly commonplace. One of the most complex types of injuries people might suffer while working on the job is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). One study found that 7.3% of all workplace injuries involved TBIs, … Read more
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When Should I Start to Receive Workers’ Compensation Payments?
If you were seriously injured in an accident at work, you might be worried about how you will make ends meet while you’re unable to work. Thankfully, workers’ compensation is available to pay for your medical expenses and replace a portion of the income you miss while you are recovering from your injuries. You might … Read more
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How to Check the Status of Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have suffered serious injuries at work or developed an occupational disease, workers’ compensation should pay for your medical bills and replace a portion of the income you previously earned if your injuries keep you from returning to work. Facing a long recovery process while not being able to return to your job can … Read more
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Repetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace
In Missouri, employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance or apply to self-insure after meeting the requirements established under Mo. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 50-3.010. Most employers opt to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that if an employee is injured at work, they can file a workers’ compensation claim for benefits to cover their … Read more
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How Many Times Can You Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Workers’ compensation is supposed to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job. While employees aren’t required to prove that their employers were negligent in order to recover benefits, many claims are still denied by insurance companies. It can be highly frustrating for workers when their claims are denied. However, you can appeal … Read more
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Can Social Media Hurt My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
For many, social media is a nearly indispensable part of modern life. Most people are active on one or more platforms, and according to Statista, Facebook alone is expected to have over 260 million users in the U.S. in 2027. People enjoy posting photographs and details about their lives while also keeping up with what’s … Read more
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Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Case If I Contracted COVID?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant harm and strain on people around the world, including here in Missouri. Unfortunately, many people are exposed to the novel coronavirus at their jobs. If you contracted COVID-19 at work, you might wonder whether you can file a workers’ compensation case. Scroll down to learn more.
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