http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by John J. Page of Page Law en-us 2012-02-06T17:11:50-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/02/february_heart_health_month_whats_your_heart_disease_iq.html Coronary heart disease is a major killer of Americans, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Consequently, the NHLBI and the American Heart Association (AHA) have teamed up to spread awareness of heart disease and other conditions... Medical Malpractice Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-02-06T17:11:50-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/filing_eeoicpa_claim_who_qualifies.html The dangers of radiation and toxic exposure are well-known today. However, when the atomic weapons programs in the United States was in full-force during the Cold War, thousands of workers at various facilities were not aware or were not informed... EEOICPA Claim Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-25T15:56:55-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/traumatic_brain_injuries_serious_concern_st_louis_motorcyclists.html Motorcyclist traumatic brain injury (TBI) includes a wide range of possible damage to the brain. These brain injuries can take a long time to heal and can cause serious or even permanent impairments, depending on which part of the brain... Motorcycle Accidents Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-23T08:55:53-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/workers_compensation_claims_missouri_2011_overview.html The Missouri Department of Workers Compensation recently released data on its activities in 2011, including how many new claims were filed and accepted. Some of the highlights of this information include: In 2011, the Workers Compensation Administrative Tax/Surcharge was one... Workers Compensation Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-19T16:51:11-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/new_fibromyalgia_diagnostic_critera_include_wider_range_symptoms.html Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that may develop after a severe injury, accident, or illness. Diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia have only been in use in the United States since 1986, and despite years of research, physicians are only beginning... Fibromyalgia Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-16T14:41:57-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/construction_mining_agriculture_top_list_dangerous_missouri_occupations.html Construction, mining, and agriculture caused more injuries than any other types of work in Missouri in 2010, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The injuries in these occupations were also more severe, with... Workers Compensation Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-12T18:36:55-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/understanding_temporomandibular_joint_syndrome.html Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a condition in which the joints and muscles where the jaw opens and closes on the sides of the head malfunction. TMJ syndrome is often a chronic condition, and sufferers can experience serious pain and... TMJ Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-04T09:01:52-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/missouri_workers_compensation_ruling_changes_playing_field_mesothelioma_patients.html Missouri workers who developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos in the workplace can seek compensation from workers’ compensation and from other sources as well, according to the Missouri Court of Appeals. The recent decision changes the rules for mesothelioma sufferers,... Workers Compensation Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-02T08:57:20-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/kansas_city_mo_company_wins_prestigious_state_safety_award.html Ambassador Steel, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, recently won a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award from the state’s Department of Labor. The award is given to businesses that meet strict state and federal guidelines for workplace safety.... Workers Compensation Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2012-01-02T08:37:48-06:00 http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2011/12/earth_city_mo_recycling_company_cited_37_osha_violations.html An Earth City, Missouri recycling company was recently cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for violating health and safety rules, according to a recent article in Recycling Today. The OSHA’s investigation into health... On-the-Job Injury Missouri Personal Injury Attorney 2011-12-29T08:36:49-06:00