If you are employed in the healthcare field, or as a first responder, then you know you are at risk for contracting the Coronavirus. You may have assumed that if you did end up testing positive, you would simply be at home and out of a job; at least temporarily. But the reality is that you may also be eligible for workers' comp, and this is something that many people do not realize. 

Workers' Comp and COVID-19

In order for an employee to possibly be eligible for workers' compensation after being exposed to or contracting the Coronavirus, their condition must be deemed an occupational illness. That means that it has to be the result of their employment, but it also has to be a condition that is "peculiar" to the work they do. 

This is best explained by looking at the connection between black lung disease and coal mining. That condition is typical of someone who works in that particular job. 

St. Louis Employees Can and Should Sue for Workers' Compensation

As your St. Louis workers' compensation attorney, we can provide you with the legal counsel you need during this difficult time. There will undoubtedly be many workers' comp claims filed during the next few months. You want to know you're working with an attorney that has your best interests at heart. 

If you have questions about workers' comp and the Coronavirus, your St. Louis workers' compensation attorney can help. Contact us.