Springfield Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Prepared to Fight for Your Rights & Interests

A workplace injury can leave you facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about how you’ll support your family. Missouri’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured employees get the benefits they need—but the process isn’t always easy. Employers and insurance companies may deny valid claims, minimize injuries, or pressure workers into returning to their job too soon.

At Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C., our experienced workers’ compensation attorney is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers throughout Springfield, MO. Whether you were hurt in a single accident or developed an injury over time, our team can help you pursue the full benefits available under Missouri law.

Here's why you should choose our firm:

• We have secured $400 million on behalf of our clients
• We have more than *200 years of collective legal experience
• We offer our services on a contingency fee basis, which means you don't pay anything unless we win

Speak with one of our Springfield workers’ compensation lawyers by calling (888) 287-1046 or completing our online form today.

Common Types of Workplace Accidents

Workplace injuries can happen in any industry—from construction sites to hospitals to office buildings. Some of the most common on-the-job accidents include:

• Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents: Falls can happen on wet surfaces, loose flooring, cluttered walkways, or icy outdoor areas. These accidents often cause fractures, spinal injuries, and brain injuries.
• Machinery & Equipment Accidents: Workers in manufacturing, construction, and industrial jobs are frequently injured by malfunctioning equipment, lack of machine guards, or improper training.
• Overexertion & Repetitive Motion Injuries: Lifting, bending, repetitive movements, and long-term strain can lead to injuries such as torn ligaments, herniated discs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Construction & Industrial Accidents: These include falls from heights, scaffolding failures, electrical shocks, caught-between accidents, and heavy machinery injuries.
• Vehicle & Transportation Accidents: Delivery drivers, commercial drivers, and employees who travel for work may be injured in on-the-job auto accidents.
• Workplace Violence: Assaults or violent incidents involving customers, patients, or coworkers can also qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.
• Exposure to Toxic Substances: Chemical burns, respiratory illness, and long-term health effects can occur from exposure to hazardous materials.

No matter how your injury occurred, if it happened in the course and scope of your employment, you may be entitled to benefits.

Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law

Missouri requires most employers with five or more employees (or any number of employees in the construction industry) to carry workers' compensation insurance. The system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers regardless of fault, meaning you typically do not need to prove your employer did anything wrong.

Key points of Missouri workers' compensation law include:

You Must Report Your Injury Quickly

You must report your workplace injury to your employer within 30 days. Failure to report promptly can lead to benefit delays or denial.

Your Employer Chooses the Doctor

Missouri law allows employers to select the authorized treating physician. If you choose your own doctor instead, the insurance company may not be required to pay those bills.

You Cannot Be Fired for Filing a Claim

It is illegal for employers to retaliate against workers for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

You May Be Eligible for Disability Benefits

Depending on your injury, you may qualify for temporary or permanent disability payments.

Available Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers’ compensation provides several types of benefits to help injured employees recover financially and physically.

• Medical Treatment: Covers doctor visits, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, medications, and medical devices—at no cost to you.
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If your doctor says you cannot work while you recover, you may receive a portion of your lost wages.
• Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): If you can return to work with restrictions at reduced pay, you may receive partial wage replacement.
• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If your injury leaves you with lasting impairment, you may receive compensation based on the severity and body part affected.
• Permanent Total Disability (PTD): If you can no longer work in any capacity due to your injury, you may be entitled to lifetime weekly benefits.
• Vocational Rehabilitation: Training or education may be available for workers who can no longer perform their previous job duties.
• Death Benefits & Funeral Expenses: Families of workers who die on the job may receive financial support and coverage for burial costs.

Our team ensures that no benefit is overlooked and that injured workers receive the maximum compensation available.

To learn more, or to schedule a free consultation, please call Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C.at (888) 287-1046 today. We serve clients throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Arkansas.