Case Results and Settlements for St. Louis Workers Compensation Cases.
Here are five common reasons people accept initial workersโ compensation settlement offers and what you should do before deciding to settle. Generally, after a workplace injury, injured workers have two options for compensation: they can either receive weekly benefits through the workers’ compensation process or they can accept a lump-sum settlement from the insurance company. … Read more
Here are some key considerations to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept a workers’ compensation settlement before or after surgery. Unfortunately, your workplace accident could be so severe that you need surgery to address your injuries. This can be a very stressful time as you may be worried about returning to … Read more
Getting your life back on track after an injury at work is not easy. We can help you protect your workers comp benefits. In addition to the physical challenges that injured workers face, there is the stress of rehabilitation, finances, and the legalities of filing a work comp claim. Missouri workersโ compensation law does not require an employer to … Read more
A compromise and release settlement is a contract between you and the insurance company. By agreeing to the terms you settle your work injury claim for a lump sum. Pursuing compensation after a work-related injury in Missouri is no easy task. It can be easy to get confused and frustrated when dealing with seemingly unending … Read more
A structured settlement is when a plaintiff (a workplace injury victim) agrees to be paid part or all of the compensation over a period of years. If you were injured at work and plan on filing a workers’ comp claim, you’ve probably heard of structured settlements. And if youโre like most people, youโre probably curious … Read more
If the insurance company notices that you’re frustrated and want to resolve your claim as quickly as possible, chances are they’ll take advantage and offer you a lowball settlement offer. The workers’ compensation process can be overwhelming, and you may find yourself wanting it to end soon so you can focus on your health and … Read more