FREE CONSULTATION (314) 361-4300
Free Consultation

Which Medical Expenses Are Covered By Workers Compensation?

An injured employee should receive medical treatment for their injury whether or not their workers compensation claim is accepted. If someone becomes injured or ill at the workplace, they are entitled to receive benefits under workers compensation. The employer or the insurance company will pay for the medical expenses arising out of the work-related injury. Depending on the … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2024

What You Should Know About Workers Compensation Claims

In Missouri, every employer who employs more than five employees is required to have workers compensation insurance, or they can choose to be self- insured. In the construction sector, workers compensation insurance is required even if only one person is employed. Whenever an employee becomes injured or ill at the workplace, they may be entitled to benefits under workers … Read more

Updated: April 23, 2014

How Much Will I Receive for Workers Compensation Benefits?

Workers compensation law safeguards the interests of employees who become injured or ill at the workplace. Depending on the extent of an injury, the employee may be entitled to benefits under workers compensation. Missouri workers compensation attorneys believe that there is a lot of confusion among workers as to how much they will receive for workers … Read more

Updated: September 28, 2016

Is My Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Generally, workers’ compensation covers all injuries sustained during the course and scope of employment. However, some situations such as those mentioned below can be quite tricky. St. Louis worker comp attorney have offered advice for injured workers. Company Events Quite often, the employer organizes events outside of the workplace such as picnics, parties, and outdoor meetings. … Read more

Updated: March 27, 2024

When Workers Compensation Refuses to Pay for Surgery

operating room

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: November 26, 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