Do not seek a different doctor on your own, as this may result in all your benefits stopping, and it may prove difficult to get them back. Speak with a workers comp attorney. Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their workerโs comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. … Read more
For injured workers with disabilities, workerโs comp may offer lifetime coverage. However, itโs important to figure out first if this is truly the best option for you. Missouri workers can rest assured that if they get injured at work, they are generally entitled to workerโs compensation benefits that will help them financially through their recovery. … Read more
If you are considering filing a workersโ compensation claim, then itโs imperative to first see a doctor who can assess your injuries or condition, recommend treatment and monitor your recovery. In Missouri, your employer has the right to select the doctor you will see. If you want to see a different doctor, you may do … Read more
Accidents at work happen all the time, whether you are a construction worker or a computer operator in an office. From the mildest to the most severe ones, work-related injuries often affect oneโs life in unpredictable ways, from being unable to go to work and get the necessary income to experiencing pain, emotional distress, and … Read more
The insurance company will generally make strategic decisions to save themselves money. In Missouri, workers’ compensation laws are designed to bring some comfort to workers who might get injured or sick on the job. They state that should workers have a medical need directly resulting from their work, then the costs will be fully covered … Read more
Neither the insurance company nor the employer can choose how you are being treated or whatโs done in order to help you get better. When you file a workers comp claim, you are essentially asking for your medical costs caused by a work injury or illness to be covered in addition to other compensation you … Read more