When to Get a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

If you’ve sustained an injury at work, you may be entitled to benefits from workers’ compensation insurance. You must properly follow the claim process to successfully receive benefits from the workers’ comp program in Missouri. 

“I’ve dedicated my entire life to helping our clients receive full compensation for their injuries.”

Gary Burger

Litigation attorney

While obtaining compensation without legal representation is possible, working with an attorney increases your chances of a fair outcome. Since a workers’ compensation attorney doesn’t charge anything upfront for their services, request a free consultation to discuss your situation.

Consider speaking to a trusted St. Louis workers’ compensation attorney for legal support during your claim. We can advise whether your case requires our services or not.

When to Get a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Delays With Your Claim

After you’ve sustained an injury at work, your employer should start processing the claim immediately after notification. The insurance company should also promptly investigate and review the claim, providing an answer to you in a timely manner. 

A delay in processing your workers’ compensation claim can cause serious financial stress and frustration. An attorney can handle communications with the employer or insurer to speed up the resolution of the claim and keep the process on track.

Your Insurer or Employer Denies the Injury Happened at Work

To get benefits, your injury must be work-related. Sometimes, your employer or the insurance company will challenge how the injury happened and might claim it occurred outside of the workplace or the scope of your work duties. If this happens, immediately consult a St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer. 

If You Have a Pre-existing Condition

An insurer can blame a pre-existing medical condition or injury as the cause of the job-related illness or injury. If a pre-existing condition was worsened at work, you deserve benefits for the new medical treatment you needed as a result of your worsened condition. 

An attorney can work with medical specialists to demonstrate the connection between the hazards at work and your new condition. They can prove you deserve benefits even though you had a pre-existing condition.

Your Claim is Denied

If you receive a claim denial, you should immediately call a workers’ compensation lawyer. They can review the reasons for the denial and begin building a strong case for an appeal. They will know the proper appeal procedures in Missouri and can represent you if your case requires a hearing. 

For Support

Finally, you can always seek legal support simply because you are focused on medical treatment and want guidance through the claim process. If you believe you might face obstacles or are unsure about the process, never hesitate to speak with a lawyer about how they might help. 

Speak to an Experienced St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Attorney 

The chances of recovering from a work-related injury largely depend on the financial support you receive from workers’ comp benefits. An attorney can use their skills to prove the extent of your injuries and fight for a fair outcome of your claim.

Burger Law is a team of highly accredited attorneys committed to representing injured clients. Contact us online or at (314) 542-2230 for a free case evaluation.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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