St. Louis Workers' Compensation Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Missouri and Illinois
Every state has its own unique workers' compensation laws. In Missouri, the 2006 Missouri Tort Reform law should not impact your right to collect compensation after a workplace injury. This law simply reiterates and affirms that a "workplace accident" must be the primary cause or "prevailing factor" in causing the injury or injuries. In the case of repetitive motion injuries, the repetitive motion at work must be the prevailing cause for injuries, such as carpal tunnel.
Contact Ochs & Klein Attorneys, P.C. today at (800) 491-1486. We have 80+ years' experience and millions of dollars recovered.
Most states allow workers to receive compensation if they were hurt on the job. Employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. In exchange, workers are barred from suing their employers for their injuries sustained at the workplace.
In Missouri, the workers' compensation laws provide three particular benefits:
- Medical expenses — 100% of all associated medical costs, without co-pays or deductibles
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) — Payments to make up for required time off of work
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) / Permanent Total Disability (PTD) — Money benefits for individuals who suffered serious work injuries that led to significant long-term disability and impact their ability to work
Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws are similar to Missouri with the benefits, but there are some differences. One BIG advantage for Illinois workers is that the injured workers can choose which doctors they want to see, and still have their treatment paid for 100% by the workers’ compensation insurance. There are some limitations with this, but at least workers are not “stuck” with doctors they did not choose.
What if my Doctor Says I do Not Need Treatment?
You may feel that you need medical treatment, even if your doctor states otherwise. You know your body and your health best. Speak with our St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Ochs & Klein. We can help you by retaining an expert witness doctor to look over your records and provide a new examination and second opinion. With this, many of our clients are able to finally receive the medical care they need, without having to go through the hassle of a trial.
Schedule a case evaluation with our team to begin securing your future.
Our Client Testimonials
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We hired Jim Ochs for our daughter, b/c he's known as THE Best around here; he really is.- S.G.
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The insurance adjuster told me I had no claim. I let him know my lawyers are Ochs & Klein. Heck, you (Rich) and Ochs wrote the law on these cases. That adjuster don't know nothing! Thank you for helping me and my family. I am grateful that I can count on you. I know you will make this right.- David
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Awesome! Thank you so very much for everything!! 😊- Tammie K
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Mr. Klein — Thank you so much, words can’t even describe how grateful I am for you to have helped me w/ both of my accidents! I hope this world treats you kindly and you continue to help and bless others!- Kyresha C.
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I was referred to Richard Klein by my probate attorney. I am very grateful for what Richard did for my son and I. He is very easy to work with and cares about what you are going through. Any questions or concerns I had were always answered within the hour. I recommend Richard to everyone I know. Richard Klein is AMAZING and will always fight hard for his clients to get them what they deserve and then some!!! I will forever be grateful for what he did for my son!!! Amie Messmer- Amie M.
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Thank you so much! I got to hug my son and we are working things out! You did an amazing job for me and helping me get my son back in my life. I can’t thank you enough. No amount of money could pay for what took place today.- Anonymous
