Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Currently, workers who are injured on the job in Missouri may seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and temporary or permanent disability via their employer’s workers’ compensation coverage in most circumstances. However, workers who suffer an occupational disease after years of exposure to a hazardous substance or situation can still bring their claims to court instead - a situation that may soon change, according to a recent article in the Kansas City Star.

According to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Missouri is the only state that allows personal injury cases to be brought for occupational diseases instead of requiring individuals with an occupational disease to seek workers’ compensation.

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Texting is a major source of distraction for drivers that can easily result in a collision with a pedestrian, motorcyclist, or other vehicle, and, in fact, very few determined Missouri pedestrian accident attorneys have never handled a distracted-driving case. However, “distracted walking,” caused when pedestrians are absorbed in texting or smartphone use, can also cause serious injuries.

According to the results of one study from the University of Washington, about one in every four pedestrians engages in “distracted walking” at any given time. As many as 74 percent fail to follow the basic safety rules for crossing a street, such as checking to make sure the “walk” signal is activated and looking both ways for oncoming traffic.

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A first job offers a great chance for Missouri teens to learn independence and save for the future. Like all Missouri workers, however, Missouri teens face certain risks in the workplace, because no business is accident-proof.

Teens who work in food service, including fast food, face an increased risk of burn injuries, as well as falls and other possible accidents. An experienced Missouri burn injury attorney can help your teen protect his or her legal rights, but you and your teen can also work to reduce the risk of burn injuries by understanding how they occur.

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Winter is a great time to try all kinds of cold-weather sports, from skiing and snowboarding to ice fishing.

However, like any sports, winter sports do pose a risk of injury. Here are five ways you can reduce your injury risk while learning a new pastime and spending some quality moments in Missouri’s great outdoors.

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