Personal Injury and Negligent Hiring: Proving Liability Against an Employer

Unbeknownst to many who have been hurt or threatened by a person acting on behalf of a company, the business or person who hired them may be held liable. In Missouri law, this is known as negligent hiring or retention and is based on the principle that an employer should have been aware that someone … Read more

Updated: March 1, 2016

When Workers Compensation Refuses to Pay for Surgery

Workers’ compensation covers all the medical treatment costs for the injuries sustained at the workplace. The employer or the insurance company designates a doctor, who provides medical treatment for the injuries. However, if the injured worker is not satisfied with the treatment, they can bear the expenses and seek a second opinion. The second doctor … Read more

Updated: March 27, 2024

Medical Treatment and Missouri Workers Compensation

Missouri workers’ compensation provides for the needs of employees injured at the workplace. Injured workers can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and disability. However, not many employees are aware of their rights under workers compensation and do not understand the claims procedure. St. Louis workplace accident lawyers inform us that they come across … Read more

Updated: March 1, 2016

Workers’ Compensation Claims Disputes: Reasons and Remedies

If an employee gets injured during the course and scope of their work, they can claim benefits under the workers’ compensation program. An employee can claim disability benefits and compensation for loss of wages and medical expenses. However, there are chances that the employer may dispute the workers’ compensation claim. The employer can deny or dispute … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Filing a St. Louis Workers’ Comp Claim

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Workers’ compensation is designed to safeguard the interests of employees who suffer a workplace injury or occupational disease. Your employer is legally bound to provide for your medical expenses and loss of wages resulting from a workplace injury. However, you cannot file a direct lawsuit for the recovery of medical costs and other expenses resulting from … Read more

Updated: March 1, 2016

When Your Employer Denies Work Comp Claim

Even if you are responsible for a work-related accident, your employer should still cover your medical expenses and time away from work. In return, the employer is exempt from any personal injury lawsuit you may consider filing. Even so, it is not uncommon for the insurance carrier for the employer to try to find cause … Read more

Updated: March 28, 2018