Legal Question in Workers Comp in Missouri

Re: Time Frame

You have two years from the date of a work related injury to file a workers' compensation claim, so you still have time if it has only been two months. Although you can't do much about it now, it is against the law to fire someone for filing a workers' compensation claim. Since you didn't file yours when you got hurt, it will be difficult to prove that fear of the claim got your boss to fire you. On the other hand, you can still get your workers' compensation claim filed, and get your medical bills and time off, if you need surgery, paid.

You should definitely hire an experienced workers' compensation attorney as soon as possible.

Re: Time Frame

I agree with the two previous posters. You do still have time to file a claim, and should have legal advice when you do it now. Did you tell the company that you got hurt on the job, when you got hurt?

Good Luck, let me know if you need halp on this side of the state.

Tony Smith

Re: Time Frame

Did you report the injury to your employer at the time you were injured? Was there an injury report completed? Why again didn't you use the worker's compensation benefits provided for you by law? From the facts you have posted I can not advise whether you would have much practical chance of success, but I can tell you that it appears that you still have the right to file a worker's compensation claim. If you are not already represented be legal counsel, you definitely need some legal advice. You may call me for a free telephone consultation at 314-727-2822.