Formerly Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum

St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

A St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Attorney helps victims of workplace accidents. At Padberg Appelbaum Knepper, our workers’ compensation lawyers fight to ensure injured workers get proper medical care and receive timely benefit payments.

It doesn’t matter who was at fault. You are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if the injury was accidental and arose out of and in the course of your employment. However, insurance companies often try to cut corners and deny benefits. When this happens, seek the advice of an experienced workers’ comp attorney.

Examples of common work injuries include, but are not limited to:

  • Accidental Falls
  • Injuries from Equipment/Machines
  • Car Crash While Driving for Work
  • Repetitive Motion Injuries, such as carpal tunnel
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Occupational Disease, such as mesothelioma from asbestos
  • Occupational Exposure, such as chemical exposure

If your employer is treating you unfairly after an injury, or if you are not getting the medical treatment you need, you want the best workers’ compensation lawyers to handle your claim. Contact our legal team today to set up a complimentary consultation with one of our workers’ compensation lawyers in St. Louis MO.

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Notable St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Cases

$550,000 Settlement

For a 52-year-old machinist who was found to be permanently and totally disabled after he was struck in the head by a board. The man sustained a traumatic brain injury which caused two neck surgeries, one of which was a fusion. Resulting nerve damage included carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, which required surgery on both wrists and an elbow. As a result of the accident, the client also suffers from headaches, depression, persistent ringing in the ears, and the loss of taste and smell.

$350,000 Settlement

For a St. Louis County man who sustained several orthopedic injuries in a work accident, rendering him permanently and totally disabled.

$237,000 Settlement

For a workers’ compensation claim.

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FAQs: Questions to ask a workers’ compensation attorney

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Am I eligible for workers’ compensation?

Anyone who received an injury while doing work for their employer is eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of whether or not their job involves physical tasks. Work accidents in any industry can happen unexpectedly. For example, a teacher could slip and fall in the lunchroom or an employee could sprain an ankle while setting up a company-sponsored outing.

Additionally, a workers’ compensation attorney in St. Louis MO can evaluate whether someone can receive benefits for nontraditional employment, such as a contractor or subcontractor.

What should I do if I get hurt at work?

After any workplace injury, employees should:

  1. Immediately report the injury to their employer in writing.
  2. Get medical help.
  3. Collect important documentation.
  4. Keep a basic logbook or journal.
  5. Contact a workers’ compensation law firm.

For more information about your rights and responsibilities after a work injury, read our post: What To Do When You Are Injured at Work.

Is there a time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim?

There are a few deadlines to meet when filing a workers’ compensation claim. First, you must notify the employer of the injury as soon as possible. Notification must be made within 30 days in Missouri, and within 45 days in Illinois. There are also time limits on how long someone can wait to file a claim.

In Missouri, generally a claim must be filed within two years from the date of injury.

In Illinois, the filing deadline is typically three years from the date of injury.

Sometimes there are exceptions to these deadlines. Contact a workers’ compensation attorney near you to discuss your case.

What type of damages can I recover? 

Injured workers or surviving family members can file a workers’ compensation claim to recover payment for:

  • Lost Wages
  • Medical Expenses
  • Permanent Partial or Total Disability
  • Death Benefits

After a work injury, the compensation may come in the form of a weekly paycheck, a lump sum payment, and/or ongoing disability or death benefit payments. Consult a workers’ compensation lawyer in St. Louis for more information.

How can a workers’ compensation attorney help me?

Workers’ compensation insurance companies have their own attorneys and law firms working on their behalf. Their top priority is to protect their bottom line, even if that means cheating an injured employee out of necessary medical care. You should not have to defend yourself from insurers when you are recovering from a work injury.

The best workers’ comp attorney is someone who will fight on your behalf. They will make sure you receive proper medical care, full and fair compensation, and timely payment of benefits beginning immediately after an injury at work has occurred.

Contact our workers’ compensation law firm to ensure you receive the money you deserve on time.

Can I sue a third party and collect workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is typically the exclusive remedy for employees who receive injuries at work, but there are some exceptions. For example, if someone other than your employer negligently caused your injury.

A workers’ comp lawyer near you will evaluate your case to determine if an additional or alternative lawsuit can be filed.

How much does it cost to hire a workers’ compensation attorney?

Our St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means clients do not pay anything unless we win a settlement or judgment on their case. If benefits are recovered, clients will reimburse us for the expense of prosecuting their case and pay workers’ compensation attorney fees. These fees are capped at 25% in Missouri and 20% in Illinois.