Joplin Workers’ Compensation Attorney

In a report recently released by the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation, it was revealed that more than 13,000 workers’ compensation claims were filed in 2011, with more than 55% of these claims being filed by males.

While the majority of these claims were previously filed by those aged between 40 to 49 years old, this most recent report has demonstrated this is age group has now shifted to the younger, 20 to 29 year old bracket. This indicates a potential lack of awareness from the injury victims and also a possible case of negligence on behalf of the employer.

If you or someone you love has been injured at work, they may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation. Alternatively, if you have had a claim rejected or are not sure if you qualify, we can help to assess the merits of your claim and help determine if you have grounds to file – or re-file – a lawsuit if necessary.

To learn more, contact us today by filling out the “Free Case Evaluation” form located to the left.

High Risk Occupations

While a worker can potentially sustain a serious personal injury in any workplace location, there are some industries that have proven to be more hazardous than others.

The most hazardous can include:

• Manufacturing
• Health Care / Social Assistance
• Retail
• Transportation and warehousing
• Construction
• Waste disposal services
• Agriculture
• Fishing

It’s important to note that while most employers are responsible and provide clearly marked areas and signage to alert workers of potential hazards, there can be some instances where OSHA regulations are not closely followed or maintained, which may create a dangerous situation for a given worker.

Common Types of Injuries

There are many different types of injuries that an individual can sustain on the job, which are often related to the type of industry that they are being performed in.

Some of the most common injuries include:

• Concussion
• Eye injuries
• Burns
• Lacerations
• Soft tissue damage
• Spinal cord injuries (incl. herniated discs and whiplash)
• Respiratory problems

As with any serious injury, it’s very important to seek urgent medical attention from a licensed medical practitioner to ensure that if required, treatment can be quickly administered to the injury victim.

Types of Benefits Available

In an effort to provide injured workers with a dependable financial safety net, the US Government has created a variety of benefit packages to suit most types of injuries.

The six primary types include:

• Temporary Partial
• Temporary Total
• Supplemental
• Permanent
• Permanent Impairment
• Death

If you or someone you love has been injured at work and is not sure if they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, we proudly offer a 100% FREE initial case review which allows injured workers to submit the details of their incident to our attorneys, who will then review that information and determine if there are sufficient grounds to file a claim.

Should that be the case, we will then advise on the best way to move forward with proceedings.

We also work on a “contingency only” basis which means that we only get paid if we obtain a verdict or settlement for your case.

Contact Our Joplin Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

The entire team of legal professionals at the Arguello Law Firm genuinely understand the stress that many injured workers endure after sustaining an injury at work. With mounting medical and outpatient treatment costs combined with lost wages and other factors, these types of injuries not only affect the injured, but in many cases will also affect their families and other dependents.

With our office located in Joplin MO, we proudly provide premium quality legal assistance to injured workers throughout the state of Missouri including:

• Joplin
• Webb City
• Carthage
• Mt Vernon
• Cassville
• Nedsho
• Branson
• Ava
• Springfield
• Marshfield

…. And most of the towns and suburbs that surround these areas.

To find out how our Joplin workers’ compensation attorney can help with your specific injury claim, contact us today at 1-888-CLAIM-68 (1-888-252-4668). Our intake team are ready to take your call and after some initial questions about the nature of your injury, you will be quickly connect to our lawyers.

For those that would prefer to start immediately, simply fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form located at the top of this page and we will contact you shortly. It’s strictly confidential and 100% free to send.