Missouri's workers compensation process can be frustrating for the injured worker. It's a frustrating process sometimes for all parties involved. In Missouri, the employer very often controls much of the workers' compensation process. The employer will pick your doctor. It is important to remember that your employer, or more correctly their insurance company, have a vested interest in stopping your treatment as soon as possible.
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If you have been injured on the job be sure that you do the following for the best outcome of your Missouri Worker's Compensation claim.
Report Your Injury as Soon as Possible
- Notify your employer in writing of your injury within 30 days recording all details regarding the date, time and location along with the nature of the injury.
- Failure to report your injury within 30 days can jeopardize your chance for benefits, so do not delay or wait until the last minute.
- If your boss or HR department ignores your complaints, you should send a letter via certified mail stating the date you were injured and immediately call a Springfield Missouri Workers' Compensation lawyer.
Get Medical Care
- As with all injury cases, be sure you go to the doctor and follow the recommended treatment.
- Your employer will pay for the medical care; however, your employer chooses the doctor.
File a Claim for Compensation
- Your employer may feel you should no longer need medical care or do not need long term disability. If you disagree, you need to file a claim for compensation. Call The Krebs Law Firm to handle your workman's comp claim.
- It is important to remember in most cases you have as short as 2 years to file your case. You should do so as soon as possible and hire a Springfield Missouri work comp lawyer to help you. In general, an injured worker should file a claim within two years of the date of injury or within two years of the last benefit paid by the Employer/Insurer. This time limit is referred to as a Statute of Limitations. If your claim is not filed within the statute of limitations your claim is barred. This means you can no longer pursue your rights as provided under Missouri work comp law. You should also be aware that a Claim is not a Report of Injury. Your employer is required to file a Report of Injury, but you must file your case with the Division of Workers’ Compensation before the Statute of Limitations expires.
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- Will your injuries keep you from working for at least a year? If so, you may also have a Social Security Disability claim. The Krebs Law Firm can assist with your filing.
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Here are the different elements of what you’ll experience during this in-depth consultation:
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A Real, Live Face-to-Face Meeting
We’ll meet face-to-face to discuss the specific details of your disability . You won’t be filling out a web-based data entry form, sending an email, sitting on hold waiting for a real human to answer – you and I will sit down in a room and talk things through. We’ll get to know each other the old-fashioned way – where we can share and learn from each other.
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A Comprehensive Situational Assessment
I’ll let you tell your story in your own words – you talk, I listen.
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A Preliminary Documentation Review
I’ll conduct a preliminary review of any supporting documentation you have that’s relevant to the situation.
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An Honest and Open Q&A Session
I’ll answer any questions that you may have. I’ll be open, honest, and do everything I can to answer your questions to the best of my ability.
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Your Customized “Next Steps to Fairness” Proposal
Finally, after going over your situation, I’ll lay out in clear, easy-to-understand language, what I see as the strengths and weaknesses of your claim. In addition, you’ll walk away with specific suggestions on what I see as your best course of action moving forward.
My Guarantee
While I can’t guarantee ultimate results, I will guarantee our conversation will provide clear, actionable information that you can use to move forward with confidence knowing you've received timely and prudent advice.
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Am I Just Out for Your Business?
Absolutely not. This is not a solicitation for your Missouri Work Comp case. We spend a lot of time speaking with and giving guidance to people who contact our firm for general advice and guidance in injury and disability cases. This free book is simply a way for you to get important information to read in the comfort of your home, and without the anxiety that may come with contacting a lawyer directly.
Ordering this information does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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