Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri

HELPinjured and TRAPPED!

my husband was injured at work. They say since they have few employees, they do not have to have workman's comp and to file it under our personal insurance. He was off work for a month, and has lost function in his hand permenatly due to the positioning of the break. He's forever diabled in his dominent hand....and his employer says they are not liable for anything. TRUE? he's scared to say much, in fear he'll lose his job. Just got a form from the insurance company, asking if it happened at work, and employer says, SAY NO!!!

what should i do?


Asked on 2/06/07, 10:30 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Adam Graves Bruer & Wooddell, P.C.

Re: HELPinjured and TRAPPED!

What should you do? Call a lawyer. Is this employer in MO? Feel free to give me a call

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Answered on 2/06/07, 10:35 am
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: HELPinjured and TRAPPED!

You need immediate assistance from an attorney who specializes in workers compensation cases and who understands the recent changes in Missouri law. It is unlawful to fire an employee for using Workmen's compensation, and even if your employer has only a few employees, he may still be considered a statutory employer. You should seek immediate assistance. Our firm does not do this kind of work, but we'd be happy to refer you. If Mr. Graves does this kind of work, he'd be a fine choice too.

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Answered on 2/06/07, 10:42 am
Greg Kessler Frankel,Rubin,Bond and Dubin, P.C.

Re: HELPinjured and TRAPPED!

Feel free to contact me I have 32 years of work comp experience. I am located in Clayton, MO. I can be reached at [email protected]

Greg S. Kessler

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Answered on 2/06/07, 10:59 am
Rian Ankerholz Ankerholz and Smith

Re: HELPinjured and TRAPPED!

Your husband should contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible. As I indicated in a previous answer, a Missouri employer needs only 5 workers to be required to carry workers' compesation insurance. Section 287.030.1. Firing a worker because he or she files a workers' compensation claim is a form of wrongful termination. Let us know if we can help. For more Missouri workers' compensation information, visit our website at Ankerholzsmith.com.

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Answered on 2/06/07, 11:06 am


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