Workers' Compensation

Worker’s Compensation Attorney Explains the Appeal Process

If you have been injured on the job, there are a lot of issues that can arise if your injury is covered by your employer’s Worker’s Comp carrier. One of the more stressful issues is the Worker’s Comp hearing. Hearings can be complicated to navigate if you do not have experience with them. Judges often limit the evidence that...

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What Should I Do if I am Injured at Work?

If you have been injured at work, you are probably wondering what your next step should be and whether you need to hire an attorney. If there are any complex issues in your case, it may be wise to consult with a Workers’ Compensation attorney. For example, if your employer denies your claim or you do not receive the benefits...

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Workers Comp Attorney Shares Common Defenses to Claims

Although employees who suffer work-related injuries are entitled to benefits under most circumstances, there are still some defenses available to employers that may relieve them of their obligation to pay workers compensation benefits to their employees. The no-fault system does not require employers to pay benefits in every single situation. There are a few defenses that are available to...

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No Workers Comp Benefits for Pain and Suffering in Missouri

While personal injury lawsuits allow victims to receive compensation for pain and suffering, the same is not true in workers comp cases. In Missouri, as in most other states, workers comp benefits only cover medical and disability claims, but not claims for pain and suffering.If you suffered a work-related injury or illness that has resulted in pain and suffering,...

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Can I Sue the Person Who Caused the Injury or Death?

While it is true that workers compensation benefits are considered an exclusive remedy, meaning the only way to be compensated for a workplace injury or illness is by filing a workers compensation claim, there are some situations where you may be able to file a lawsuit against the individual who actually caused the injury. This may also be true...

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What You Need to Know to File for Workers Comp in Arkansas

You may be wondering when you should hire a workers compensation lawyer.  If there are any complex issues in your case, the wisest decision is to consult with an attorney. For instance, if your employer denies your claim or you do not receive your benefits as you should, then an experienced Arkansas workers’ compensation  attorney should get involved. Nearly...

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Bringing Workers Compensation Claims for the Flu

With flu season approaching and the previous flu epidemics around the country, absences from work due to the flu are something that may be on your mind. Indeed, the flu epidemic last year resulted in an undeniable impact in the workforce, particularly in health-related professions. So, how easy is it to make a workers compensation claim for the flu?...

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Can I File a Workers Compensation Claim for PTSD?

Believe it or not, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD may be more common than you think and it is not limited to war veterans, as some people think. According to some reports, as many as 8% of all Americans will suffer from PTSD at some point in their lives. But is PTSD recognized as a viable Workers Compensation claim?...

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