Although many of the restrictions surround the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, that doesn’t make the virus or any other kind of disease go away. Even if it’s a small case or laryngitis, it’s important to...

Although you may not have seen it in your workplace, the reality is that workers in Columbia get injured while on the job every single day. From broken bones to ringing ears and everything in between, there...

Whether it’s a minor scratch or a broken leg, any incident that leads to an injury in the workplace must be reported through the proper channels. Even incidents that resulted with no injuries should be reported if...

Throughout the long and difficult process of having your medical expenses paid by workers’ compensation, you will likely hear a lot of words and phrases thrown around. So many, you might notice, that many of them are...

Although it is unfortunate, the truth is that a lot of workers’ compensation cases end with the injured person not receiving the benefits they need. This is partially because of the workers’ compensation process. It is, after...

Workplace safety should always be the top priority of any employer, no matter what industry they’re in. Whether your place of work is a field, a warehouse, a restaurant, or an office, there are rules and regulations...

When we imagine the kinds of accidents that lead to a workers’ compensation case, we often think of things like slipping on a slick floor or lifting an object that was too heavy. Physical injuries are certainly...

October might be the month for horror and Halloween, but no one wants to have to deal with the horror of dangerous pathogens in your workplace. Unfortunately for the firefighters in the Columbia Fire Department, they may...

The road to receiving workers’ compensation can be rough and long, and if you fail to take the right steps, your work comp claim could very easily be denied. It could be because you failed to report...

People get hurt in the workplace every day, in every industry. Workers’ compensation is meant to act as a safety net, so that you do not have to worry about lost wages and medical expenses after getting...

Everyone knows someone who has strained their back lifting a heavy box or snagged by a letter opener at work. Workplace injuries happen nearly every day, and although many of them result with no incident, a large...

Regardless of what industry you work in or the nature of your accident, an injury in the workplace is always a serious matter. Last year alone, the state of Missouri experienced 91,724 workplace-related injury incidents. When an...

A recent cement truck accident on January 16 on Route Z, east of Columbia, MO, resulting in the death of the driver, serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers of working in this industry. In this...

In what can only be described as a blatant disregard for workplace safety laws, Dollar General stores have been the subject of numerous Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigations dating back to 2017. This includes numerous...

Warehouse employment is one of the more dangerous occupations in the United States. Most warehouse workers are aware of the potential risks associated with working in a fast-paced environment where they are constantly lifting and moving heavy...

As marijuana laws have become more relaxed across the United States, employers and workers alike have begun to reap the benefits of this newfound leniency – primarily as it relates to workers' compensation claims. A 2021 study...

​​Suffering an injury on the job in Columbia and navigating the workers' compensation system can be difficult enough but figuring out whether you can or should return to work can be even more confusing. Columbia workers who...

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there has been a disturbing trend of employers retaliating against workers who assert their protected rights under the law. In fact, the EEOC reports that retaliation is the most...

The family of Steve Lemay, a 56-year-old tower repairman from Blaine, Washington, is suing Missouri State University for wrongful death. Lemay was killed on April 19, 2018 when a 2,000-foot tall TV tower collapsed while under repair....

Jacob Schrimpf, 31, was killed while working on a construction site in Jefferson City in January of 2020. Schrimpf was a landscaper at Schrimpf Landscaping and was working the construction site for the Old St. Mary’s Hospital...

If you are injured at work, chances are that you will want to file a workers' compensation Claim for Compensation.  We've previously discussed the types of benefits that are available to you in all workplace injuries.  In order...

If you are injured at work, there are three basic types of benefits that are available to you.  The fact that you are receiving one type of benefit does not preclude you from receiving the other two...

Missouri law provides safeguards and protections to prevent employers from firing an employee merely because they have filed a workers' compensation claim.  Under Section 287.780, RSMo, "[n]o employer or agent shall discharge or discriminate against any employee for...

It happens like this:  a worker is going about their daily routine on the job.  Something goes wrong and he or she is hurt.  The worker then properly notifies the boss that he or she has been hurt on...

A workplace injury is an all too common occurrence.  When you are injured at work there are very specific technical and legal requirements that you must follow to ensure that workers' compensation benefits are available to you....

During the 2017 Regular Session, the Missouri legislature passed SB 43 which will drastically undermine safeguards against discrimination in the workplace.  The bill, which was sponsored by a legislator who owns and operates businesses currently being sued for workplace discrimination,...