Adult before litigation
vs 33⅓%Fee difference$8,333.33
Hurt at work? Get more for you.
Missouri gives you 30 days to tell your employer in writing.
Start with our team. We help you understand the next steps, handle intake and signing support, then send your signed case to Rightside Law for the legal work.
- 30daysto give written notice
- 2yrsto file a claim, in most cases
- 66⅔%of weekly wage while you cannot work
Workers' compensation uses separate terms, explained before you sign.
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Adult in litigation
vs 40%Fee difference$12,000.00
Child injury
vs 33⅓%Fee difference$18,333.33
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What kind of work injury?
Lifting or back injury
Fall at work
Machinery or equipment
Driving for work
Repetitive strain
Work-related illness
Hurt while driving for work? You may also have a claim against another driver. Tell us about both.
What to do after a work injury.
Missouri has clear steps after a work injury. Here is where to start.
- 01
Get medical care.
Tell the provider your injury happened at work.
- 02
Give written notice within 30 days.
Write down what happened, when, and where. Give it to your employer and keep a copy.
- 03
Ask who the authorized doctor is.
In Missouri, your employer generally chooses the treating doctor.
- 04
Keep your records.
Save pay stubs, work restrictions, mileage to appointments, and letters from the insurance company.
- 05
Know the claim deadline.
Telling your employer is not the same as filing a claim. A claim is generally due within two years.
Missouri workers' comp at a glance.
Four rules every injured worker in Missouri should know.
Written notice
Tell your employer in writing within 30 days of the injury. Keep a copy.
RSMo 287.420File a claim
A claim with the Division of Workers' Compensation is generally due within two years, or three years if your employer did not file a report of injury.
RSMo 287.430Wage benefits
Temporary total disability pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to a state maximum.
RSMo 287.170Your employer picks the doctor
Your employer generally chooses the treating doctor. You may see your own doctor at your own expense.
RSMo 287.140General information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules have exceptions. Rightside Law can review your situation.
30days
Report it in writing. Keep a copy.
Missouri law requires written notice to your employer within 30 days of a work injury. Telling a supervisor out loud may not be enough.
General information, not legal advice. Workers' compensation uses separate terms, explained before you sign.
Questions about work injuries.
In Missouri, your employer generally has the right to choose the treating doctor. You may see your own doctor at your own expense. Tell us about your care so we can explain your options.
Missouri law requires written notice within 30 days. If you have not given written notice, do it as soon as possible and keep a copy. Then start with our team.
No. Telling your employer is different from filing a claim with the Division of Workers' Compensation. A claim generally must be filed within two years, or three years if your employer did not file the required report.
Workers' compensation uses separate terms, and fees in these cases are approved by a judge. We explain the terms before you sign.
Your next step starts here.
Workers' compensation uses separate terms. They are explained in your agreement before you sign.
