Celebrating 75 Years of Legal Advocacy for Injured Workers

THE Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Proven Success Advocating for Injured Workers Since 1950

Fighting for Injured Workers Since 1950

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Proven Track Record

Secured over $600 million in benefits.

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Comprehensive Services

Covering all aspects of workers' compensation for 75 years.

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Client-Focused Approach

We prioritize your needs and rights.

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Trusted Workers' Compensation Attorneys Serving Missouri & Illinois

Since 1950, Keefe & Griffiths P.C. has recovered over $600 million for injured workers. Our award-winning lawyers offer compassionate, expert representation to protect your rights—every step of the way. With us, you’ll always speak to a person, not a machine.

Key Challenges in Workers’ Compensation Cases

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Lost Wages

Securing Temporary Total Disability (TTD) and Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits.

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Medical Care

Ensuring access to necessary treatments and care.

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Settlements

Achieving fair compensation for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) and Permanent Total Disability (PTD).

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MMI & Injury Ratings

Determining Maximum Medical Improvement and assessing injury severity.

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Vocational Rehabilitation

Providing support for retraining and returning to work.

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Second Injury Fund

Navigating additional benefits for pre-existing conditions.

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Medicare & Medicaid (MoHealthNet)

Managing coordination with government healthcare programs.

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Social Security Disability

Understanding how workers' compensation interacts with SSD benefits.

Your Rights Are Our Priority

With decades of experience and unmatched resources, our workers' compensation lawyers tirelessly advocate for the benefits you deserve. We investigate every detail and explore all legal options to achieve the best outcome. And with our contingency fee structure, you only pay if we win—your success is our success.

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Compassionate Support for Injured Workers

At Keefe & Griffiths P.C., we guide you through every step of the workers' compensation process. With years of experience and thousands of cases handled, our dedicated team ensures your case is managed with care, precision, and professionalism.

Highly Skilled Legal Support

Proving workplace injuries in Missouri and Illinois can be challenging, especially when employers and insurance companies dispute your claim. Our experienced attorneys, well known among their colleagues for their workers' compensation expertise, provide the knowledge and strategy needed to secure your benefits and get you paid for your injury.

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No Fees or Expenses Unless You Win

At Keefe & Griffiths P.C., we work on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, and our representation often helps injured workers secure higher benefits and better settlements, ensuring your rights are fully protected.

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75 Years of Expertise

Keefe & Griffiths P.C. have been trusted advocates for Injured Workers for 75 Years and have proudly served injured workers across Missouri and Illinois, recovering over $600 million in benefits for more than 30,000 clients.

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Proven Success Against Major Employers

At Keefe & Griffiths, PC, we have proudly represented clients working for leading companies and organizations in Missouri and Illinois, including General Motors, Toyota, Boeing, Aldi, Washington University, Granite City Steel, professional sports teams, and many more. Our proven track record demonstrates our commitment to securing the benefits injured workers deserve.

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Unmatched Workers’ Compensation Expertise

With over 140 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys specialize in handling complex workers’ compensation cases. At Keefe & Griffiths P.C., we bring professionalism and dedication to every case, ensuring you get the representation you deserve.

Victory Against Any Opponent, Big or Small

Since 1950, Keefe & Griffiths P.C. has fought for injured workers in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois, successfully representing them against major employers and insurance companies. Our extensive experience ensures workers receive the compensation they deserve, no matter the opposition.

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Authority in Workers' Compensation Law

Our commitment to workers' compensation law has established us as recognized leaders in the field. We have been featured in reputable publications, presented at seminars for legal professionals, and our attorneys have been interviewed on television and called to testify as experts in workers' compensation law.

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Discover Our Process

Keefe & Griffiths, P.C. is one of the most trusted workers' compensation law firms in Missouri and Illinois. With a proven track record, we are respected by workers' compensation judges and insurance companies. Injured workers with legal representation often secure higher benefits and better settlements. Let our experience and dedication work for you today.

Client Reviews

Virginia S.

Mr. Keefe, Everything was perfect! You made me feel like no question was stupid. The whole group was so supportive during the whole process. Thanks So much!

Tammy C.

You and your staff did an excellent job handling my case. I wish I had contacted you sooner as it is my belief it was your involvement thankfully that expedited the proper medical attention needed.

Laquita M.

When no other lawyer would fight the case, you did and you went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you so much.

Marvin A.

I would like to thank you and your firm for the excellent legal representation Mr. Plufka. I was constantly informed about the case through phone calls and letters. Thank you again!

Linda S.

Nile exceeded my expectations! I would recommend Nile to my family and friends. Nile successfully obtained a settlement six times what was offered.

Jerry W.

Mr. Plufka and his staff made this unpleasant experience seem seamless. I appreciate all the effort you put forward to ensure that I got what I deserved. I will recommend your office to anyone that I can. Again, thank you for your assistance.

KB

I thank you all for going the distance with my case, keeping me informed, and patiently addressing my questions and concerns. You are true professionals and I would recommend your firm to friends without hesitation.

MF

I had a wonderful experience with your law firm handling my case. I could tell you and Daniel took a personal interest in my case. Every time I called with a question Daniel had an answer for it. My dad was correct in saying you are the most caring lawyer he knows. I hope our friendship will continue for many years.

KL

Your good counsel and tone of voice kept me on track. Working through the process with you and your team helped me with "mindfulness". Thank you, Bob.

Brenda

You were very good to me. You were open to everything and made it so I could understand my case. If I need an attorney, it would be you. If anyone asks me for a lawyer, I tell them you are the one! Thank you so much. I will always use you for my lawyer.

MK

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for handing my worker's compensation case against my former employer.
Two years ago, I contacted your office, asking for help. When I contacted your office, I have to admit that I was feeling as if I was being bullied by the worker's compensation adjuster.
As you may recall, I was recovering from surgery, which was related to a work. Although I did not think that I was fully recovered, the worker's comp adjuster offered me $1200.00 and told me that she would not authorize any additional treatment. I was in a quandary because I knew that my injury was not resolved, as I could barely walk. The insurance carrier told me that I was released to full duty, without restrictions, per the orders of the doctor that the insurance company referred me to, for surgery.
I have been in the casualty insurance industry for 20 years; however, I was not familiar with worker's compensation claims. So, I reached out to some of my "insurance friends". After explaining my injury, treatment, and my continued complaints of pain, my insurance friends recommended that I contact an attorney. I didn't know any worker compensation attorneys, so I asked my friends for a recommendation, and they referred me to you. Prior to my friends recommending you, I told them that I wanted an attorney that met the following criteria:
⦁ An attorney that would fight for his client
⦁ An attorney that the adjusters took seriously
⦁ An attorney that was a "professional pain in the ass".
Mr. Plufka, I certainly do not mean any disrespect with the criteria mentioned above (especially #3). Your name was recommended highly, amongst my work comp friends who deal with work comp attorneys, every day. My friends went on to further explain that you were a "no-nonsense" attorney, and your work was well respected amongst the work comp adjusters.
Once you got involved, you were able to assist me with having, the much needed, additional surgery, and associated therapies.
In the end, I am very happy with the way that you advocated for me and got me the needed treatment. Lastly, I was VERY PLEASED with my final settlement, as it FAR exceeded the initial $1200.00 offer.
Once again, "Thank you very much". I appreciate the way you handled and resolved my worker's compensation claim. I hope I never need you again, but, it’s good to know that you are a true client advocate if I should ever need representation, again.

Deborah K.

Your law firm is great. Mr. Griffiths never backed down with the other attorney. Your staff is very helpful and respectable. I would, for sure, contact your office again if I need it! Thank you again.

James S.​

I like the fact that the president of the firm asked how I feel. Thank you for your help. Being an ex-investigator I know how much work you had to do. You guys did a good job.

KR

I want to thank you for helping me with my workers’ compensation problem. I am very pleased with the outcome. I have a buddy of mine, we were in Vietnam together, and he needs a good attorney and I gave him your card. I am sure you will be able to help.
Thanks,