How Diagnostic Tests Can Affect Your Workers Compensation Claim

Diagnostic testing may be requested by the insurance company in order to confirm an injured worker’s diagnosis. Diagnostic testing is a process of evaluating a person’s medical status to either reach or confirm a diagnosis. Testing takes on many forms, from X-rays, MRIs, blood tests, or even CAT scans. A medical professional will choose which … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2020

What Can You Do If It’s Difficult To See A Doctor After Your Work Injury?

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Workers’ compensation laws are in place to make sure that Missouri injured workers can access life-saving medical treatment when needed. But what happens when access is reduced? This global health crisis, unfortunately, leaves many injured workers on the sidelines waiting to find out if they are able to see a doctor or not, as many … Read more

Updated: May 28, 2020

My Workers Comp Doctor Is Not Really Helping Me. What Are My Options?

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Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their worker’s comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. According to state laws, your employer has the right to choose the doctor who will be treating your worker’s comp injury. In reality, your employer will likely not concern themselves with this decision … Read more

Updated: April 8, 2020

Understanding Lifetime Medical Coverage Under Workers Compensation

lifetime medical coverage under workers comp

Missouri workers can rest assured that if they get injured at work, they are generally entitled to worker’s compensation benefits that will help them financially through their recovery. However, some injured workers may not be so fortunate and may not completely recover from their injuries, in which case their entire lives are changed. It can … Read more

Updated: February 25, 2020

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeing Your Workers Compensation Doctor

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If you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, then it’s imperative to first see a doctor who can assess your injuries or condition, recommend treatment and monitor your recovery. In Missouri, your employer has the right to select the doctor you will see. If you want to see a different doctor, you may do … Read more

Updated: February 25, 2020

Will Workers Compensation Pay for My Surgery?

doctors performing surgery after work injury

Accidents at work happen all the time, whether you are a construction worker or a computer operator in an office. From the mildest to the most severe ones, work-related injuries often affect one’s life in unpredictable ways, from being unable to go to work and get the necessary income to experiencing pain, emotional distress, and … Read more

Updated: February 25, 2020