If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation can be challenging. One crucial aspect of many workers’ comp cases is permanent partial disability (PPD). As experienced St. Louis workers’ compensation attorneys, we’re here to help you understand PPD, how it’s determined, and what it could mean for your … Read more
A disability rating is critical because it’s used to determine the type of benefits you will receive. Call us today to schedule your free consultation. When you visit the doctor after suffering a workplace injury, the doctor will examine the injury and give a disability rating detailing the severity of your impairment. This article explores … Read more
The amount of time when you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation depends on what types of benefits you qualify for. The workers’ compensation system is designed to protect workers who get injured on the job or develop occupational diseases because of work conditions. Workers’ compensation covers medical treatments until MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement) and … Read more
Some injured workers can be forced to lead an entirely different life if their injury results in permanent disabilities. Many injured workers get immediate medical attention and go on to fully recover. The workers’ comp benefits will cover their medical bills and pay for a few days or weeks off work. However, some injured workers … Read more
Sometimes the work injuries are so severe that you are left with some form of disability, and therefore unable to work again. When you get injured at work in the state of Missouri, you are automatically entitled to workers compensation. However, sometimes the injuries are so severe that you are left with some form of … Read more
When your injuries are severe enough to be permanent, the stakes are higher and your case becomes much more complex. The majority of workplace injuries in St. Louis are not permanent. An employee will sustain a minor or moderate injury, get the medical treatment they need, take some time off, then be back to full … Read more