Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation Lawyers in St. Charles County

Workers' compensation can be complicated and confusing, especially if this is the first time you have had to deal with a serious work injury. At the law firm of Ellinger & Associates in O'Fallon, Missouri, we offer a free attorney consultation to answer your questions and let you know what to expect.

Whether you decide to hire a lawyer at this point in your case or not, it's important to get legal advice as soon as possible after a work-related injury. There are many steps and procedures that need to be followed to ensure recovery of workers' comp benefits. For example, a doctor must connect your injury to your work and your complete medical records and related reports must be explained to an administrative hearing judge who will decide your claim. If your claim is denied, you must act quickly to preserve your rights to appeal the decision.

You can't count on your employer or the company doctor to look out for your best interests following an on-the-job accident. Our attorneys will.

What Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits Can I Collect?

Workers' compensation pays 100 percent of your medical expenses. It also provides temporary disability benefits while you can't work to replace lost wages. Workers' compensation also pays permanent partial disability and/or total disability benefits.

After you have reached maximum medical improvement, you may be entitled to a lump-sum payment based on the weighting of your injury. To receive full compensation, it's important to get a lawyer's advice.

If your injury was caused by a third party (someone other than your employer), you may be able to collect additional compensation for pain and suffering and mental anguish.

Do I Have to See the Company Doctor?

You will have to see the company doctor. However, our lawyers can send you to an independent medical examiner so you will have a second opinion as to the extent of your injury and when you can return to work.

The company doctor is paid by your employer and therefore is not working for you.

What Types of Injuries Does Workers' Compensation Cover?

Workers' compensation covers all types of injuries that are connected to your job, including back injuries, hand injuries, shoulder injuries, repetitive trauma injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and occupational diseases.

Free Attorney Consultation

To discuss your workers' compensation claim with one of our lawyers, call 888-525-7237 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site. From our offices in St. Louis and O'Fallon, we serve clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Louis County, St. Charles County and other communities west of the Missouri River.