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Is Fetal Weight a Predictor of Birth Injury?

Studies have shown that in the United States 7 out of 1,000 children born suffer from some form of birth injury.

Workers' Compensation and Construction Injuries

Construction workers must deal with some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by workers in any industry.

Proving Repetitive Injury in a Workman’s Compensation Claim

Your body can be affected by constant repetitive motions in ways that you are entirely unaware of for years. These types of workplace related injuries, known as repetitive injury can occur on the back, hands, elbows, shoulders and wrists.

Meeting with a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

If you are having problems receiving your workers' compensation benefits, request a consultation with a Missouri workers' compensation attorney.

Overtime and Wage Claims

Know your rights when it comes to the wages that your employer must pay you.

Workers' Compensation and Knee Injuries

Workers who are required to perform the same functions on a continual basis often suffer from what is known as repetitive motion injuries.

Should You Accept the Workers' Compensation Settlement Offer?

Receiving your workers' compensation benefits is not always as simple as the system was initially designed to be.

Workers' Compensation and Construction Accidents

The construction industry has the highest rate of non-fatal and fatal work-related injuries.

Defining a Work-Related Injury

Many factors are considered with a workers' compensation claim; there is a lot of room for an employer or the insurance company to deny a claim.

Who is Exempt From Workers' Compensation?

Every state requires employers to have workers' compensation insurance in place to protect the rights of injured workers. However, exemptions are allowed for smaller-sized businesses, certain job categories, and top-level employees.

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