Workers’ compensation in Missouri and Illinois can be complicated, which is why hiring an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is important. Together, attorneys Jim Haupt and Melissa Pantazi have been practicing workers’ compensation law for over forty years.
Police officers, fire fighters, beer distributors, package delivery personnel and teachers are many of the types of workers’ we represent. They are extremely satisfied with our honest and aggressive approach at getting them compensation for their injuries. We keep our clients informed at every stage of the process. Check out our clients’ testimonials on our home page to see how they trust us and have been extremely satisfied with our help.
We are in court weekly obtaining compensation for our clients. We are extremely knowledgeable about workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri and Illinois. So we encourage you to call or contact us today.
We fight aggressively to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation allowed under the law. We make sure that nothing in your case is overlooked and that your rights are preserved. If you have been injured on the job contact us immediately to discuss the benefits you are entitled to by law.
Workers Compensation Benefits
Below are the types of workers’ compensation benefits which may be available to you:
- Medical Treatment – Treatment for injuries which occurred at work.
- Temporary Total Disability Benefits – Benefits for time off work.
- Permanent Partial Disability – Benefits paid for ongoing problems from your work injury.
- Permanent Total Disability – Benefits paid on a weekly basis if you are unable to work or get around due to a workplace accident.
- Death Benefits – Benefits paid if you have lost a family member due to a work related incident. There may be death benefits that are paid to surviving family members.
- Third Party Claims – In some cases, you may be able to pursue damages beyond what you would get with workers’ compensation alone.
Obtaining all of the Workers’ Compensation benefits you are entitled by law can be difficult. By law, your employer should have insurance to cover your work place injury. Your employer and the insurance company will have an attorney helping them with their case. The insurance company attorney represents the insurance company’s best interest. Therefore, it is very beneficial for you to have someone representing your best interest. Attorney Melissa Pantazi will be sure to get you all of the benefits you are entitled to by law. Call us today at 314.270.2607 for a free consultation.