How to Get Medical Treatment for a Work Comp Case in Missouri
After You Report Your Work Injury, What is the Next Step?
Answer: Request Medical Treatment!!
If you have sustained an on-the-job injury, your employer must provide you with paid medical care. You are not required to pay for this and it should not be turned over to your private health insurance. After reporting your injury, the next step is to ask your supervisor or human resources department for medical treatment from a company-approved doctor. Your employer has a responsibility to make sure you receive immediate medical attention to treat your injury. You do not have to pay for any portion of the treatment if your injury is work related. Your employer has the right to select the health care provider or doctor you will see. How will your employer know that you need treatment unless you ask for a doctor's appointment or to go the emergency room?
Don’t be afraid to ask!
Important Tip #1: If your employer or the work comp insurance company denies you medical treatment, you can select your own medical provider at your own expense. You can receive reimbursement for medical bills incurred as a result of medical treatment that is reasonable and necessary to cure your work-related injury. If your employer refuses to provide medical treatment, you should contact an attorney immediately. *Remember, seeking medical care through your own doctor should be a last resort and should only be done if your employer refuses to provide medical treatment.
Important Tip #2: You should not be billed for medical treatment you received for a work-related injury. It is the responsibility of your employer and the work-comp insurance company to pay the medical bills.
No Recovery, No Fee!
The Hein Law Firm takes workmans compensation injury cases on a contingency basis. This means you will only pay attorney's fees if we obtain compensation for you. For a free consultation with a Missouri Workmans Compensation Injury Accident Lawyer, call us at (314) 645-7900 or contact us online.
What You Should Do if You Get Hurt at Work - Missouri Work Comp
I’ve been injured on the job, what is the first step?
Answer: Report your Injury!!
This is a requirement under Missouri law.
The best way to prove that you have complied with the reporting requirement is by doing so in writing, and therefore the best practice is to report your injury to your employer in writing within thirty days. Failure to do this may result in your not being able to make a claim, and not getting workmans comp for your work injury.
Whether or not your employer believes your injury is work-related, Missouri Law says you must still report the injury to your employer quickly. Quick reporting of your injury to your immediate supervisor or employer is critical and should be done immediately following a work injury. You should report your injury no matter how minor the injury may seem. Often times, what seems like a small injury, can turn into a significant injury later.
To best protect yourself and your claim, you should:
- Report the injury to your supervisor as soon as possible after the injury or first appearance of symptoms, i.e., immediately!
- Tell your supervisor everything you can about the injury - what happened, where it happened, when and how it happened. Be as detailed as possible about what is called the "mechanism of the injury", i.e., how it happened and what you were doing at the time.
- Ask your supervisor to complete a written report of injury or accident report so that another written record exists.
- Ask to see a doctor, if necessary.
Important Tip: An employee who fails to notify his/her employer of a work injury within thirty days may jeopardize his or her ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
No Recovery, No Fee!
The Hein Law Firm takes workmans compensation injury cases on a contingency basis. This means you will only pay attorney's fees if we obtain compensation for you. For a free consultation with a Missouri Workmans Compensation Injury Accident Lawyer, call us at (314) 645-7900 or contact us online.
Carpet, Floor & Tile Layer Work Comp Injury Lawyers - St. Louis MO
We are Lawyers Specializing in Carpet, Floor and Tile Layer Work Comp Injuries in Missouri.
Carpet, Floor and Tile Layer Work Comp Lawyers
Carpet, floor and tile layers are most commonly found on working on their knees while bending, stooping and reaching to set floors and tiles. Because of the awkward positioning involved in this work, employees commonly include knee and back injuries and repetitive motion injuries are part of their work. Injuries also occur from lifting heavy objects and use of dangerous tools and equipment. Workers are also subject to cuts and injuries from falls and from muscle sprains, strains, and torn muscles.
We have provided legal counsel and effective representation to carpet, floor and tile layers and housekeepers experiencing problems obtaining needed medical treatment, loss of income and need for disability payments resulting from their work injury. Our Firm will provide you a complete understanding of your legal rights and fight through all necessary legal actions for you to obtain full and complete compensation for your injuries.
No Recovery, No Fee!
The Hein Law Firm takes injury cases on a contingency basis. This means you will only pay attorney's fees if we obtain compensation for you. For a free consultation with a lawyer, call us at (314) 645-7900 or contact us online.
Janitor, Maid & Housekeeper Work Comp Lawyers - St. Louis, MO
We are Lawyers Specializing in Janitor, Maid and Housekeeper Work Comp Cases in Missouri.
Janitors, Maids, Cleaners & Housekeepers Work Comp Injury Lawyers
Janitors, maids, cleaners and housekeepers are exposed to danger of injury as part of a number of job tasks performed each day on the job. Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals and are subject to the likelihood of being exposed to repetitive motion injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome from repeated use of arms, hands and back. These employees use dangerous tools and equipment and are continually lifting and moving furniture and objects during the course of a work shift.
We have provided legal counsel and effective representation to janitors, maids, cleaners and housekeepers experiencing problems obtaining needed medical treatment, loss of income and need for disability payments resulting from their work injury. Our Firm will provide you a complete understanding of your legal rights and purse all necessary legal actions for you to obtain full and complete compensation for your injuries.
No Recovery, No Fee!
The Hein Law Firm takes injury cases on a contingency basis. This means you will only pay attorney's fees if we obtain compensation for you. For a free consultation with a lawyer, call us at (314) 645-7900 or contact us online.
Waitress, Waiter, Cooks and Restaurant Employees
We are Lawyers Specializing in Waitress, Waiter, Cook and Restaurant Worker Comp Injury Cases in Missouri.
Waitress, Waiter, Cook & Restaraunt Worker Injury Work Comp Lawyers
Hotel and restaurant waitresses, waiters, cooks and restaurant employees face significant dangers during each work shift. The most prevalent injuries for such employees include slip and fall injuries and repetitive motion and carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive use of hands, arms and back. These employees are also subject to the dangers of burns from hot grease and other substances in the kitchen. Slippery floors and second-hand smoke create further dangers in the workplace. The noise of the restaurant may cause hearing problems. Low back problems are prevalent from carry heavy trays, chairs and dishes on a continual basis during a shift. Waitresses also face sexual harassment from customers, patrons and fellow employees, managers and owners.
We have provided legal counsel and effective representation to waitresses, waiters and cooks experiencing problems obtaining needed medical treatment, loss of income and need for disability payments resulting from their work injury. Our Firm will provide you a complete understanding of your legal rights and purse all necessary legal actions for you to obtain full and complete compensation for your injuries.
No Recovery, No Fee!
The Hein Law Firm takes injury cases on a contingency basis. This means you will only pay attorney's fees if we obtain compensation for you. For a free consultation with a lawyer, call us at (314) 645-7900 or contact us online.
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