Workers' Compensation

Trial lawyers serving workers in Missouri and Illinois...

Work injuries can keep employees from returning to work or performing the duties of the job, through no fault of their own. This is the reason workers' compensation laws exist. Injuries can result from occupational safety hazards, dangerous working conditions, or simple accidents. The law ensures that employers (or their insurers) pay the medical bills and a percentage of lost wages when an employee is hurt or develops a medical condition stemming directly from the job.

 
Bollwerk & Ryan is a centrally located St. Louis law firm serving clients in all areas of Missouri and Illinois. Attorneys Jill S. Bollwerk, Daniel T. Ryan, and Frank J. Carretero handle a range of cases including workers' compensation claims.

 
Most employees don't think about workers' compensation laws and insurance until they are injured, and this can cause problems when filing a claim. The law lays out strict procedures for dealing with claims, but reality doesn't always follow a procedure. If you sustain a serious back injury at a St. Louis construction site or suffer acute carbon monoxide poisoning while servicing a gas line in Florissant, paperwork and procedures may be the last things on your mind.

 
After the initial emergency has been handled, you may have questions: 

• "Who will pay my hospital bills?"
• "How can I feed my family when I can't work?"
• "What are my rights and responsibilities?"
• "What does this paperwork mean?"
• "Can I choose my own medical care?"

A lawyer can answer your questions and support your claim in court if necessary. The tough but compassionate attorneys of Bollwerk & Ryan proudly protect the rights of employees injured in the workplace.

We will make you feel at home.

As a client, you will always be in contact with someone who understands your situation and knows your case. We welcome clients from our growing immigrant communities. If English is your second language, Bollwerk & Ryan will ensure that you fully understand every letter and document that pertains to your case.

Whether you are...

• An electrician in Mehlville, MO who suffered an electric shock while working on a remodel
• A carpenter in Arnold, MO, in the hospital after construction material fell and hit you on the head
• A grocery stocker in Columbia, MO with a serious knee injury sustained while loading pallets
• A police officer in Kirkwood, MO who was injured while chasing a suspect

Whatever your situation, Bollwerk and Ryan will support your claim to full and fair compensation for: 

• Medical care
• Permanent partial or total disability (PPD or PTD)
• Temporary total disability (TTD)
• Other compensation depending on the situation

If an employer or insurance provider is trying to deny your legitimate claim, we will go to trial-even against the biggest companies. Bollwerk & Ryan has the experience, resources, and manpower to fight big cases because the St. Louis community has put its trust in our firm.

We feel great when we help people who really need us.

The attorneys at Bollwerk & Ryan care about our community and have strong ties to many local unions. Frank Carretero is a fluent Spanish speaker and welcomes clients from our Hispanic community.

If you are injured on the job:

Inform your employer immediately when you are injured. This is important for several reasons:

• Employees who do not inform their employers of an injury within thirty days may lose their rights to workers' compensation benefits.

• Medical care for your injury is covered under workers' compensation, but your employer has the legal right to choose your physician. 

If you were injured while at work in Missouri or in Illinois...

If someone you love was injured or killed on the job in Missouri or in Illinois...

Please call Bollwerk & Ryan at 314-315-8111 (toll free at 877-315-8111) or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.

Bollwerk & Ryan, LLC is located in St. Louis, Missouri and serves all of Missouri and Illinois including the following counties, cities, and towns:

St. Louis. St. Louis County: Clayton, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Florissant, Oakville, University City, Mehlville, Wildwood, Ballwin, Affton, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Lemay, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Manchester, Town and Country, Ferguson, Glendale, Creve Coeur, Maplewood, Bridgeton, Ladue, Jennings, Saint Ann. Jefferson County: Arnold, Festus, Murphy, Barnhart, De Soto, Fenton, Byrnes Mill. St. Charles County: O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Weldon Spring. Franklin County: Washington, Union, Sullivan, Pacific, Saint Clair. Warren County: Warrenton, Wright City. Lincoln County: Troy, Elsberry, Moscow Mills. Boone County: Columbia. Southern Illinois.

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Frequent Questions for Workers' Compensation:

• I do not like the company doctor.  Can I quit seeing him and go see my own doctor?
• What is a permanent partial disability rating?
• I am receiving weekly benefits while I am off of work, and the workers' compensation insurance carrier is paying all of my medical benefits.  Do I really need an attorney if this is happening?
• I have an open workers' compensation claim and I am also receiving Social Security Disability and Medicare.  Can I settle my workers' compensation claim myself without hiring an attorney?
• What is a workers' compensation "claim," and do I have to file a claim in order to receive compensation?
• How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim?
• Can I lose my job because I have filed a workers' compensation claim?
• If I am injured on the job in Missouri, can I choose the doctors who treat me?
• Do I have any responsiblities once I am injured on the job?
• How many days of work do I have to miss from an injury before the workers' compensation insurance carrier starts paying me for my time off?
• Who provides benefits under the Worker's Compensation law?