The recent death of a tree-cutting business worker shows that some jobs are more dangerous than others. Even when a Missouri employee works in an industry that carries an increased risk of injury, most workers expect to be safe while on the job. For those who hurt...

Construction work generally requires training, though some of that training may be informal. If this happens, the risk of workers injuring themselves or others increases, and with it the potential for workers’ compensation claims. However, a new training facility that...

The workers' compensation system is supposed to make it easier for you to recover from injuries you sustain at work. Unfortunately, there are still some things that could threaten your ability to get the support you need.  Rejected claims are disheartening, especially...

Despite taking every safety precaution, you found yourself injured while on the clock at your Missouri job. Thankfully, your employer has workers' compensation, but it may take a while before your coverage kicks in. Meanwhile, you still have bills to pay. To help you...

One of the most common accidents in Missouri workplaces involves falls. Many companies across the country are encouraged to participate in the National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, which takes place this year from May 6 to 10. A number of employees who...

Work-related accidents in Missouri and nationwide that involve an element of fatigue as the cause of the accident are a serious problem. About 13 percent of workplace injuries are attributable to fatigue or sleep problems, according to the National Safety Council. The...

While all jobs in Missouri and across the country have risks, anytime a person works at a job involving heavy equipment or product, the risk of injury may be even higher. Unfortunately, victims of an accident -- including surviving family members in the event of a...

Workers in Missouri who earn their incomes in administrative positions are at risk of suffering musculoskeletal disorders. Although these injuries can cause long-term health problems, office workers might find comfort in knowing that the state-regulated workers'...

Suffering an injury on the job is not always the result of a major accident or repeated movements, although this is likely what most people in Missouri think of in terms of work-related suffering. Many people are also at risk for instances of workplace violence....

Accidents in warehouses in Missouri and other states involve a wide variety of mishaps. Whenever a warehouse worker is injured in a workplace accident, the worker is entitled to collect applicable workers' compensation benefits. Such benefits are paid regardless of...