Legal Advocates For Injured Workers In Missouri
A workplace injury can be life-changing. Not only might you need extensive medical treatment, you may have to take time away from work to recover fully. All of this can be costly. And while most Missouri employers are required to carry some form of workers’ compensation, obtaining it can come with its fair share of challenges.
At Kelly Law Office, P.C., we are well-versed in the Show Me State’s complex workers’ comp laws and have the experience, knowledge and skills to help you pursue it. Whether you are filing an initial application or appealing a denied claim, we can assist you in your efforts to pursue the benefits you need.
What You Need To Know About Missouri Workers’ Comp Laws
Report your injury immediately to your employer. Failing to report your injury to your employer within 30 days may jeopardize your ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Notify your employer in writing. The written notice must state the date, time, and place of the injury, the nature of the injury, and the name and address of the person injured. Always make a copy of the written notice for yourself and keep a written record of the date you mailed your notice.
If you hand-deliver your workers’ compensation notice, keep a record of the date and time of the delivery along with the full name and title of the person to whom it was delivered. After reporting your injury, your employer should arrange the necessary medical treatment and file the reports with the division.
Get Medical Coverage
The employer or insurer must provide medical care and treatment to cure and relieve the employee from the effects of the injury. This includes all costs for authorized medical treatment, prescriptions and medical devices. However, the employer gets to select the physician or medical facility. There is no deductible and all costs are paid by the employer or its workers’ compensation insurance company. If you do receive a bill, contact your employer or the insurance company immediately.
Benefits Available
In addition to medical benefits, an employee may be entitled to temporary total disability benefits and permanent partial or permanent total disability benefits. Upon the death of a worker who has suffered a compensable work injury, certain surviving relatives may be entitled to weekly benefits from the employer/insurer. The employer/insurer is also responsible for paying up to $5,000 for funeral expenses.
*This information is provided by the Missouri Department of Labor
Pursue The Compensation You Need
With our over 100 years of combined experience, we can help you seek the benefits needed for an effective and affordable recovery. Tell us more about your case by scheduling an initial consultation today. You can call us at 816-963-0861 or visit our contact page.