In Southern Missouri, where industries range from agriculture to manufacturing, workplace safety is a top concern for both employees and employers. At Privette Law Office, we've spent nearly four decades representing workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries. Our experience has given us valuable insight into the most prevalent work-related injuries in our...
Category: Workers’ Comp
How Long Does It Take to Get a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Missouri?
Suffering an injury at work can turn your life upside-down. In addition to causing excruciating pain, a workplace injury can also come at a significant financial cost due to medical bills and the inability to work. As employers with five or more workers (and construction industry employers with one or more workers)...
Hurt on the Job in Southern Missouri? Know Your Rights and Legal Options
Nearly 92,000 workers were hurt in Missouri on-the-job accidents in 2022. These accidents cause a range of injuries, from fatal brain or spinal cord injuries to bone fractures and soft tissue injuries.
Your rights after suffering a work-related injury come primarily through your employer’s workers’ compensation policy....