As a St. Louis worker's compensation attorney, we handle both Missouri and Illinois workers comp cases.  However, worker's compensation law is very different in each state.  That's why we have created separate webpages specifically for Missouri and Illinois cases.  Of course, if you've been injured at work, the first issue is to decide what state to file your worker's compensation case.  Sometimes, you can file your case in or either state - or even both.  Generally, your case should be filed in the state in which you were injured. 

Many of the clients we meet with who have been hurt at work are hesitant to even file a claim.  They think they are taking advantage of their employer by filing a claim.  Yet they often seek a workers compensation lawyer only after they feel they have been abused by the insurance company.  What we encourage injured workers to understand is that the law gives them certain rights if they are injured at work.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with enforcing your rights.  We aggressively represent our clients to recover what they are fairly entitled to under the law - nothing more, but nothing less.  There is no question that the workers compensation insurance companies are doing everything they can to restrict your rights and prevent your recovery.  In fact, we have a long history (and a lot of dirt) on many of the defense doctors the workers compensation insurance companies hire.  We know what they will say, and we've got the medical literature to refute them when necessary. 

We will do everything we can to make sure all of your rights are being protected.  Along the way, we will keep you informed and constantly stay in contact.  We will answer all of your questions about workers compensation law so you know you are getting everything you deserve.  If you have been injured at work, contact workers compensation attorney Josh Myers to discuss your case.  There's never an hourly fee and it's always free to discuss your case. 

General Benefits Available Under Worker's Compensation Law

• Medical Treatment - If you are hurt at work, it is your employer's responsibility to provide and pay for all of your medical treatment, even if it's for the rest of your life.
• Pay For Time Off Work - It is your employer's responsibility to pay your for lost time at work due to your work injury.
• Disability Settlement - It is your employer's responsibility to pay you a final lump-sum settlement for any remaining symptoms from your work injury.

Typical Workers Compensation Injuries

Many of the work injuries we often handle include:

Construction site injuries & accidents Crane accidents Electrocutions Machine Accidents Railroad Accidents (FELA) Slip and Falls Repetitive Motion Injuries

Hearing Loss Vision Loss (eyesight) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Brain Injury (Head Injury) Toxic Exposure Carpal Tunnel Herniated Disc (Pinched Nerve or Slipped Disc