Injured at work? We help protect your right to benefits, medical care, and fair compensation for workplace injuries across the Springfield and Lake of the Ozarks region.
Workers’ compensation benefits help cover your expenses if you are injured while performing job-related duties. This includes injuries from traveling for work, running office errands, or attending work-related events. It also covers injuries that develop over time, such as repetitive strain injuries and illnesses caused by workplace conditions.
Expenses employees can recover include:
Workers’ compensation laws do not protect employers from all lawsuits. As an employee, you may be able to sue your employer in civil court if:
Employees are often unaware of their rights. Our attorney knows these issues can be confusing and are here to help.
Employers with five or more employees must have workers’ compensation insurance or be self-insured. Almost all construction companies need coverage. This applies to part-time and family members as well. Certain exceptions exist (agricultural workers, domestic workers, independent contractors, etc.).
You must report your workplace injury to your employer within 30 days. Prompt reporting helps ensure you receive benefits. Your notice should be in writing and include your name, the injury, date, time, and place. Confirm that your employer or insurer files a report with the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Division.
It’s frustrating when a meritorious claim is denied. Our Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer help you file the initial request for benefits and guide you through the appeals process if necessary. We have represented employees in many types of work injury claims, including:
We have experience handling all types of workers’ compensation cases throughout Central Missouri. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
