Emily A. Prestidge, Attorney at Law, LLC also represents individuals who have been injured on the job and are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Our firm can advise you on the proper steps to take after suffering an injury on the job and can give you an honest assessment of your rights and your situation. You may be entitled to the following:

 

 

If a disability suffered in the accident prevents you from working, you may also be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.

 

Whether you have been injured at work or outside of work, your rights and health are important and need the protection of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Contact us at for a free initial consultation and speak with an attorney about your situation.

 

A work-related injury can be a traumatic experience. How will you get medical treatment and who will pay for it? Will you be paid for your time off work? When a work place injury occurs, before you do anything else, you need to report it to your employer. This is also the case if you have found that you are suffering from an occupational disease. Even though your employer may file a claim with their worker's compensation insurance carrier, you or your attorney will need file a claim for compensation with the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation.

 

Most injured workers want to work and provide for their families. We understand that being injured and not being able to work can be a tremendous hardship.

 

Our law firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers. Our goal is to help you regain a normal life as quickly and completely as possible.

 

When you have been injured at work — whether in a construction accident, industrial accident, factory accident or office — we can help you understand all of your options under Missouri workers' compensation laws. Sometimes, a permanent disability may qualify you for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits and vocational retraining. Other times, workers who cannot work for a short period of time may qualify for temporary total disability benefits (TTD) or temporary partial disability benefits (TPD).

 

Many injured workers are plagued by creditors calling and writing about unpaid bills. In addition to helping with your workers' compensation claim, we can often inform your creditors that you are pursuing a claim while helping you find the tools to regain a source of income.

 

Our law firm can also represent you in emergency hearings related to withholding of benefits. We can manage problems when an employer refuses to work with you or when a workers' compensation insurer denies payments you deserve.