Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. This includes employees who have been injured on the job and cannot perform their regular duties. There are a variety of accommodations that an employer can provide, depending on the needs of…

The workers’ compensation process can be confusing, time-consuming, and frustrating. There are a lot of things to worry about, such as medical bills, time off work, and how the injury will impact your future — all of which can cause a lot of stress. If you have been injured on…

If you have been injured on the job and are considering filing a workers’ comp claim, you’ll benefit greatly from working with an experienced workers compensation attorney. Meeting with them is an important step in the process, and it’s crucial that you are prepared for it. In this article, we’ll…

Have you suffered a lifting injury? You are not alone! In 2017, there were more than 11,1000 work-related lifting injuries leaving workers in great pain. Let’s discuss 5 common lifting injuries and how you can prevent them. Common Work-Related Lifting Injuries 1. Herniated Disc Your disc provides cushioning between the…

If you’re an independent contractor, or you are a business owner that has hired one, you might be wondering if contractors are eligible for workers’ compensation. The short answer is “no,” but there are still some intricacies and exceptions that are worth understanding. For a complicated situation like this, we…

Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help those injured on the job. However, if you have been injured on the job, how do you know which benefits you’re entitled to? Let’s discuss the basics of the types of benefits available in the Missouri workers’ comp system and who is entitled to…

If you have been injured at work, you will likely need workers’ compensation benefits to address your medical expenses and lost wages. However, you may also need workers’ compensation benefits to address other losses that may result from your injuries. Here are three important things to discuss with an experienced…

Workers’ compensation is a system designed to protect employers if they get injured in the scope of their work. However, many people tend to confuse workers’ comp coverage with personal injury cases. Also, there are common misconceptions about what scenarios are covered by workers’ comp. In this article, we will…

Repetitive motion and stress-related injuries are some of the most common kinds of workplace injuries. Unfortunately, because they take a long time to develop, they can be among the most challenging types of injuries to get compensation for from an employer. Read on learn more about what repetitive motion injuries…