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Colder Weather Can Cause Missouri Work Comp Injuries

Colder Weather Can Cause Missouri Work Comp Injuries

Colder weather in the Ozarks can be unpredictable. One day it could be bright and sunny and the next day could bring cold and ice. Bitter cold weather brings with it many unique dangers that can cause workplace injuries. When...
More Truck Drivers Needing Missouri Work Injury Lawyer

More Truck Drivers Needing Missouri Work Injury Lawyer

As trucking companies expect more out of their drivers with longer shifts and unloading their trucks faster, this added pressure is leading to more work injuries and workers’ compensation cases from over the road truck drivers. Truck driving is a...
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Is My Missouri Work Comp Settlement Fair?

If it seems like the Missouri Workers Compensation process is extremely complicated, you're not wrong. Part of that is because any government process is going to involve a fair amount of paperwork and bureaucracy, but part of those complications are...
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Is Your Employer Taking Your Missouri Work Comp Case Seriously?

A workplace injury isn’t a pleasant situation for anyone involved. In addition to the physical pain that an injury causes the worker, they also have to think about the lost wages and potential compensation that might no longer be coming...
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The Rise Of Package Delivery Workplace Injuries in Missouri

As consumers do more of their shopping online, it seems like you can’t turn a corner these days without seeing a UPS, FedEx or Amazon delivery van out and about. Home deliveries are more popular than ever in the United...
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Dangers of Electrical Workplace Injuries in Missouri

Most people are aware of the dangers of electric shock. But you might not consider how often workplace injuries in Missouri are the result of electricity. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists electricity as the sixth most common cause of...
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Missouri Workers Compensation State Average Weekly Wage and Benefit Maximums – July 1, 2021

The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) used to determine maximum workers' compensation benefits for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 is $1030.69. This SAWW produces the maximum weekly benefit rates for injury and illness...
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Protect Yourself To Prevent Missouri Workplace Injuries

We've all heard the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This is especially true when it comes to workplace injuries and workers’ compensation. While a Missouri Work Injury attorney can help you get the compensation...
Assembly Line Workers Have Higher Odds of Missouri Workplace Injuries

Assembly Line Workers Have Higher Odds of Missouri Workplace Injuries

There are potential risks and dangers associated with many different occupations in Missouri, but assembly line workers are particularly susceptible to workplace injuries or even death. There are a lot of repetitive motions involved when performing the same tasks over...
Can I Turn Down Light Duty Work in Missouri Work Comp

Can I Turn Down Light Duty Work in Missouri Work Comp?

This is Missouri Worker's Compensation Attorney, Jason Krebs. And in today's video, I thought we'd answer a question that we get quite a few calls about, and that is, "Can I turn down light duty work if I'm on Missouri...