Legal Question in Workers Comp in Missouri

I work at a chicken processing plant A week ago today I became ill with flu like symptoms. My symptoms progressively became worse with constant diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and dehydration. Three days ago I went to the ER and after several tests diagnosed me with Campylobacter . I was sent home with two scripts for antibiotics and have followup to marrow with doctor. The ER RN said that I got it from my job. Not sure, if they have had other co-workers in ER with same illness. I know I haven't worked around raw chicken at home. On different occasions when chicken is dumped onto the line we have had it splatter in our face's. Due to doctor and med bill I'm wondering if this is something I should file a work comp claim on ? Thank you !


Asked on 4/12/15, 7:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Since you likely missed work for this illness, you should report it to your supervisir at the employer. Let rhwm kniw rhat the doctir beliwves you conteactwd ut theoufh your work. That will satisfy your duty to report. They have a duty to formally report the work related illness.

You should consult directly with a work comp attorney in your area. Don't delay, as you have a lumuted time in which to report and make a claim. They can advise you as to.how to report the illness and its apparent cause. You might employ them to represent you in a work comp claim.

Good luck

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Answered on 4/13/15, 2:47 am


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