On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | May 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Mar 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Feb 11, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Jan 3, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
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’...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Dec 20, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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....
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Dec 6, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Oct 11, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Safety is a concern for both employers and workers in Missouri industries and business entities. Deficiencies in safety at the workplace results in more injuries to workers and hence more workers’ compensation claims for employers to contend with. There are...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Aug 16, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Construction workers in Missouri face an endless list of safety hazards that threaten their lives every day. Employers are responsible for the safety of employees, and they must comply with the safety regulations prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Jul 17, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
A Missouri woman who was rescued from an explosion in a fireworks plant on the evening of July 3 has reportedly died a week later in a Springfield hospital. The 28-year-old employee of AM Pyrotechnics was at work preparing for July 4th fireworks shows when there was...
On behalf of Affordable Legal Services of Thomas Sandifer | Jun 21, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Many work injuries in Missouri and other states are caused by toxic chemical spills and explosions. Some companies where injuries occur are manufacturers of the dangerous chemicals themselves. In other instances, the injuries occur at a company that uses the chemicals...
