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Mar
2021
Why are There Statutory Employers in Missouri?
Several months ago, we discussed statutory employees in the context of workers’ compensation law in Missouri. While this classification of worker is essential for ensuring that hurt workers get compensated for their onsite injuries, the reasons for having statutory employees is not readily apparent. Here are three reasons why Missouri recognizes statutory employees and why they are useful for the ...
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24
Mar
2021
What Do I Do After a Car Accident?
Every car accident, no matter how minor, is jarring. The shock can make drivers flustered and act differently than they would, normally. There are, however, certain steps that everyone should take in the immediate aftermath of a crash. 1. Check for Injuries The first thing to do is check everyone in your vehicle for injuries. If a passenger in your car is hurt, then their well-being becomes a ...
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17
Mar
2021
Obstacles in Proving an Occupational Disease
In a recent blog post about workers’ compensation law, we looked at what amounts to an occupational disease. Unfortunately, in Missouri, there are so many limitations and other obstacles that recovering compensation for a medical condition that came from the workplace is very difficult. No Coverage for “Ordinary Diseases of Life” One of the most important limitations for occupational diseases ...
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10
Mar
2021
Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accident in St. Joseph
With the sun and the warm weather come motorcycles, and with motorcycles come motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, the St. Joseph area has seen its first crashes of the season, as bikers get out and enjoy the springtime on the roads. Motorcycle Season Starts Early in 2021 After a few rounds of winter weather in January, the temperatures warmed up enough in February for bikers to get their ...
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3
Mar
2021
What is an Occupational Disease Under Workers’ Compensation Law?
Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, an “occupational disease” is an identifiable disease that arises out of and during the course of employment. While occupational diseases fall under an employee’s workers’ compensation coverage, actually recovering this compensation is not easy. Occupational Diseases Under Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation Law Workers in Missouri who have been exposed to ...
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