What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Missouri sees more workplace fatalities than 75% of the other states in America. While workers’ compensation cannot bring deceased workers back after fatal accidents, it can ensure access to compensation and medical treatment for surviving employees and family members.
How Is Workers’ Comp Calculated?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 5,932 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes across the United States in 2021. This total represents 14% of all traffic fatalities and the highest recorded number of motorcyclist fatalities since 1974.
Work Accidents Involving A Ladder That Slips Out From Under A Worker
Construction and repair job sites are among the most dangerous in the country. From uneven surfaces to the threat of falling objects or even a worker falling, construction sites are full of threats that workers in other careers seldom face in the course of their everyday tasks.
Construction Workers Electrocuted On Job Sites
Construction work is one of the most dangerous careers in the Show-Me state. Electrocution is one of the most common causes of fatal workplace accidents in construction jobs.
7 Things You Should NOT Do After A Construction Site Accident
Construction workers are at an elevated risk of sustaining injuries every time they go to work. There are countless hazards and risks on every type of site.
What Not to Say to Workers’ Comp Doctor
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, you may be wondering what your options are.
Unveiling The Secrets To Negotiating A Fair Workers’ Comp Settlement
A workers’ compensation lawyer from Steelman Gaunt Crowley can explain how to pursue a fair workers’ comp settlement. Click here to learn more.
What Does A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Do?
After suffering a work-related injury, it is important to understand your rights and what to expect from the workers’ compensation process. In Missouri, most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, which covers a portion of lost wages and medical expenses for work-related injuries and illnesses. However, securing the full financial compensation to which you are […]
How Long Can a Workers’ Comp Claim Stay Open?
According to the Missouri Division of Labor Standards, there were over 50,000 nonfatal occupational injuries in 2021 alone. There may be specific time limits associated with workers’ compensation claims in this state. This suggests that each year, many injured Missouri workers must navigate these time limits and other restrictions as they file workers’ compensation claims. […]
10 Workplace Accident Prevention Tips Every Employee Should Know
Millions of people throughout all industries suffer work-related injuries or illnesses while handling their duties each year in the United States. While some workplaces, such as construction sites, see more accidents than others, injuries can happen everywhere and within any trade. Every employee in the United States has the legal right to a safe and […]
