Winter Weather Occupational Accidents and Injuries
Winter weather can make any outdoor task more difficult. Low temperatures and slick conditions are natural obstacles that you may have to overcome throughout the winter months for your job. If you regularly work in poor weather conditions, it’s a good idea to have a plan to avoid or deal with winter-weather injuries. The latest […]
What to Do If You Have to Drive Through Fog
Adverse weather conditions can quickly turn a routine drive into a dangerous one. Fog makes driving more difficult by obstructing the vision of the driver. Whenever you are driving through fog, the visibility of the roadway can vary from several yards to only a few feet in front of your vehicle. Each year in the […]
Workers Compensation and Chemical Exposure
Whenever you go to work, you deserve to have a safe experience. The last thing you want to think about is inhaling, touching or accidentally ingesting a harsh chemical while you are trying to perform your tasks. Regardless of the efforts put forth by your employer in terms of personal protective equipment, safety training and […]
COVID 19 AND THE CURRENT STATE OF MISSOURI WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW
Missouri Department of Labor has just passed an Emergency Rule 8 CSR 50.5005 Presumption of Occupational Disease for First Responders, which will be in effect until January 2021. This law creates a presumption that if a First Responder contracts the coronavirus, it is presumed to have been caused by their work environment, and they are […]
How Do I File a Diminished Value Claim?
The financial implications of an auto accident can be devastating. Repair and medical bills can be burdensome. Even after you repair your car, if you try to sell or trade it in, you will find its value is lower than it would have been before the accident. This is the result of the diminished […]
Out-of-State Truck Driving Accidents
Out-of-state truck driving accidents and collisions can be detrimental to a driver’s career. Truck drivers are vital to our economy. They help transport goods across the country, usually under time pressure and stressful traffic conditions. While drivers train to drive safely to avoid collisions, they aren’t immune to accidents while on the road. Unfortunately, many […]
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Working from Home?
As cities mandated stay-at-home orders, and employers implemented workplace safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in passing months, many American workers performed their occupational tasks remotely. While restrictions have changed throughout the pandemic, many employees remain at home for their work. These changes happened fast, with little preparation time for employers or […]
Statute of Limitations for Missouri Auto Accident and Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an auto or personal injury accident, you may need to pursue compensation to cover for medical bills or lost wages if you were unable to return from work. You may not realize that you have an injury until weeks or months after the accident occurred. Delayed discovery can cause panic […]
Living with Nerve Damage: What Should I Do Now?
Nerve damage or a nerve injury from your work can significantly affect your ability to earn income, perform daily tasks and function in social settings. While accidents and injury are a part of the job, nerve damage can last for the rest of your life. Keep reading to learn more about what causes occupational nerve […]
William Beadle Named a Springfield Business Journal 2020 Trusted Adviser Attorney
We want to congratulate Tolbert Beadle Partner William Beadle, who was named a 2020 Trusted Adviser Attorney by the Springfield Business Journal. The Trusted Adviser award recipients are recognized for being experts in their field who also show genuine care for their coworkers and clients. William Beadle has displayed excellence in his work in the […]