Category: Workers Compensation

First Responders in Missouri are Covered by Workmans’ Comp for Coronavirus

While the coronavirus outbreak is demanding sacrifices from everyone, first responders face a greater level of risk. Our St. Louis workers comp attorneys explain why a recent change in state regulations will help protect these selfless people who toil on the front lines. Preserving Workers Comp Rights for First Responders By nature of their job, […]

Written by on May 21, 2020

Could St. Louis See Coronavirus Workers’ Compensation Lawsuits?

News about the Coronavirus is virtually everywhere. It has caused businesses to shut down and it has basically changed the structure of our culture overnight. Many employees are now being confronted with the possibility of having countless workers' comp claims on their hands as a result of their employees getting exposed or testing positive.  Is […]

Written by on April 21, 2020

The Coronavirus and St. Louis Workman’s Compensation Litigation

There have been a lot of questions being asked about workers’ compensation in light of the Coronavirus, and rightly so. Thre are many people who put themselves in harm’s way every single day. They deserve to know what to expect if they get exposed to the virus, or if they end up testing positive. We’d […]

Written by on April 14, 2020

Missouri Workers’ Compensation – COVID-19

Missouri Protecting the People Who Are Protecting Us To all our first responders we want to thank you for all you do to keep us safe. We hope you and your own families are well and staying safe. In the unfortunate situation where a first responder contracts COVID-19, Missouri has begun the process to make […]

Written by on April 9, 2020

What St. Louis Employees Should Know About Workers’ Comp and COVID-19

COVID-19 is a health issue that no one ever saw coming. To date, there have been hundreds of thousands of cases reported, as well as thousands of deaths. But what recourse do employees have who could have possibly contracted the virus at their workplaces? Are they eligible for workers' compensation? That's the question they need […]

Written by on April 8, 2020

You Have Rights After an Accident on the Job – Do You Know Them?

Your employer has a legal obligation to make sure your work environment is safe. Sometimes accidents happen that lead to injuries, but those accidents might be due to negligence on the part of your employer. Either way, it’s important for you to know your rights if you’re the one who has been hurt. Protecting Your […]

Written by on January 21, 2020