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Injured Missouri workers often wonder if seeking the services of a Workers Compensation Attorney is really necessary. While the workerโs comp process seems relatively straight forward on its surface, claims typically involve billion dollar insurance companies that make it difficult to receive you the benefits you are entitled to. When you are injured at work, … Read more
What options are available if yourย employer denies your workers’ย compensation claim? There are some denials that are valid, such as when a claim is filed fraudulently; however, many workers’ comp claims are legitimate. If your workers’ compensationย claim has been denied, you are allowed by law to fight for your benefits through an appeals process.ย A Missouri workers’ย compensation … Read more
Have your workers’ compensation benefits been suspended before you are ready to return to work? Workers’ compensationย is a system that relies on insurance companies to bear the burden of the cost of the medical care and any other benefits provided. As a result, this adds a third-party into the mix who is often reluctant to … Read more
If you have been injured on the job you are likely entitled to workers compensation benefits under Missouri law. Missouri workers compensationย typically does not allow for a direct lawsuit against anย employer except under very specific circumstances. A workers compensation attorney can help you in understanding those circumstances and building a case that meets the criteria. … Read more
When injured on the job, one of the first things the insurance company mayย ask is if you have been treated for a similar injury in the past. This is especially prevalent when the injury is one that has developed over time, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. If evidence is found that this may be a … Read more
A question that often arises in workers comp cases is whether the injured worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Generally, an independent contractor is not entitled to workers’ compensation from the company they are doing work for. This comes up most often with construction site accidents and trucking claims, where a large company employs … Read more