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(314) 500-HURTMissouri state law requires businesses with five or more employees to acquire workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance is an insurance package that pays workers if they sustain an injury or become ill while performing their duties.
Although employers have a legal and moral obligation to maintain a safe working environment, accidents and mistakes occur, leading to injuries or illnesses. When workers sustain an injury, they endure poor physical health and lost productivity.
If you’ve sustained an injury in the workplace, consider speaking to a trusted St. Louis workers’ compensation attorney for legal support and guidance while pursuing compensation.
Here’s a closer look at the benefits that an injured worker can receive from workers’ compensation insurance:
First, the injured employee should report their work-related illness or injury to their employer. Next, the employer should report the injury to the insurance provider and state workers’ compensation board— if required.
An insurance provider can dispute the injury if it doesn’t believe the physical harm was work-related. If they agree with the claim, an insurance provider can table a settlement proposal.
Working with a worker’s compensation attorney is a bonus to your case. First, they help you to evaluate the settlement offer, communicate with the insurer, and negotiate for a higher amount that meets your injury-related losses.
Recovering from a work-related injury is a delicate affair. If the employers’ insurance tables an insufficient offer, your options may be limited if you’re concerned about preserving your working relationship.
Even so, you can pursue fair compensation for your injuries with the help of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.
Consider engaging a lawyer from Burger Law Injury Trial Attorneys with a proven track record representing injured workers.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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