Missouri Workers Compensation Lawyers

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If my employee was injured because he/she didn't follow instructions for performing the job correctly, can I deny workers compensation?
Generally, if an employee has failed to follow the rules or guidelines established by their employer and injury results, that injury will be covered by workers’ compensation. For an … more
What Is The New Hire Law?
The new hire law requires all employers, regardless of size, to report newly hired and rehired employees to a state directory within 20 days of their hire date. The purpose of new hire … more
What Is Workers' Compensation?
All states have workers` compensation laws. The Missouri Workers` Compensation Law is contained in Chapter 287 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The workers` compensation statute is the law that … more

Workplace Injuries do not Discriminate Between Legals and Illegals
Workers’ compensation laws were created to compensate an employee for injuries sustained while on the job. One of the most debated issues in the area of worker’s compensation is whether workers who have entered the country illegally should be granted the same work place protections that legal employees have. Some argue that illegal immigrants should NOT be entitled to … more
Obesity as a Work-Related Injury Covered by Workers' Compensation
Nearly two out of three adult Americans are overweight, and more than one out of four are obese. So, it’s no surprise that the issue of whether weight-related injuries are covered by workers’ compensation has been raised. Should an employer have to pay the costs – an estimated $30,000 – for a worker’s gastric bypass surgery, in which a rubber band is used to … more

Process for Injured Workers
This online informational brochure explains the process for making a workers compensation claim if you are injured on the job or exposed to an … more
Report Your Injury
This online informational brochure explains how to report a work injury or illness suffered on the job. It also explains which employees, and which … more
Claim for Compensation (WC-21)
To file a claim for workers compensation in Missouri, complete this form and file it with the Division of Workers Compensation as explained in the … more
Application for Review (of a temporary, partial, or final award in a workers compensation case)
Employees have the right to appeal teh award made by the administrative law judge in their workers compensation case. To do so, complete this … more