There are an inordinate amount of employees injured on the job each year. The injuries vary from mild to severe to fatal, depending on the gravity and context of the injury. Many employees believe that they will receive backlash from their employers for making a workers’ compensation claim. However, this is simply not true. There […]
The construction industry is responsible for the largest quantity of workers compensation claims out of any other industry. A study from 2002, which was conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, shows that the construction industry had the most missed days of work per year compared to other industries, as a result of occupational injuries or illnesses.
Missouri workers’ Compensation laws are complex and extensive. If you suffer from a workplace injury, you should always consult competent legal counsel who can help you navigate through the workers’ comp claim process. The statutes often have strict requirements, and an injured worker’s compensation depends on properly complying with the same. If the proper paperwork
