The information provided through our blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. In addition, using our blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. For questions or discussion about your specific case, please contact our office.
In Missouri, your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance company pays for authorized medical treatment for a work injury. You should not have deductibles, copays or bills. The tradeoff is that the employer or insurer also gets to pick your treating doctor, which is why…
A serious workplace accident can leave more than physical scars. For many Missouri workers, the trauma of a violent incident on the job, a traumatic injury or years of relentless workplace pressure creates lasting psychological damage that is just as real and debilitating as a…
If you have an open workers’ compensation claim in Missouri, there is a strong chance you will be scheduled for an Independent Medical Examination. For many injured workers, this is one of the most stressful parts of the entire case. IMEs often determine claim outcomes.…
If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, one of your first questions is likely: “How much is my workers’ compensation case worth?” Understanding the potential value of your claim is crucial for making informed decisions about your future. A workers’ compensation calculator can…
If you’re experiencing pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands, wrists, shoulders, or back, after months or years on the job, you’re not alone. Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome are some of the most common repetitive stress injuries affecting workers across Missouri. At…
If you’ve been injured at work and already had a pre-existing condition or disability, you might be wondering how this affects your Missouri workers’ compensation claim. The good news? Missouri’s Second Injury Fund exists to protect workers like you. But navigating this system can be…
If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, understanding how your potential settlement is calculated can feel overwhelming. One of the most important tools in determining your workers’ compensation benefits is Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation Body Part Value Chart (often referred to as the Missouri work…
Workers’ compensation in America began during the Industrial Revolution when factory accidents became common. Before common labor laws in Missouri and other states, injured workers had two bad options: sue their employer (which was expensive and uncertain) or go without income and medical care. The…
A workplace injury can flip your life upside down, leaving you with a mountain of pain, stress and questions. At Van Camp Law Firm, we’ve never helped an individual who planned on getting hurt at work. Unfortunately, even the safest workplaces in Jefferson City and…
Jump to: During the nine-year span between 2012 and 2021, Missouri recorded the second-fastest increase in the rate of workplace fatalities in the United States. The Show-Me State also suffered the third-highest overall rate of on-the-job deaths during the same time period. Today, let’s take…