Workers' Compensation Benefits
Keefe & Griffiths P.C. offers experienced legal representation to help you obtain the workers' compensation benefits you deserve. With our workers' compensation lawyer contingency-based approach, you won’t pay any fees unless we win your case, making our services accessible and risk-free.
Medical Care for a Work Injury
Getting the Treatment You Deserve
If you've suffered a work injury, your employer is required by law to cover your medical expenses in Missouri and Illinois. Keefe & Griffiths P.C. has over 75 years of experience helping workers secure the medical care they need.
Seeing a Doctor
In Illinois, you have the right to choose your doctor, though the employer can request independent exams. In Missouri, the employer and insurer choose the doctor, but we can often arrange for a second opinion.
Covered Medical Expenses
Your employer must cover 100% of reasonable and necessary medical costs, including emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and even in-home care. You will not pay co-pays or deductibles.
Fair Compensation
If your employer refuses to cover medical costs, we will fight for you. Our workers' compensation attorneys have successfully challenged every major local employer and will explore all options, including Medicare and Medicaid, to ensure you're fully compensated.
No Upfront Fees
We handle all cases on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
Your Rights to Lost Wages in Missouri and Illinois
Compensation for Lost Wages
If a work injury has caused you to miss work, you may be entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to compensate for lost wages. Keefe & Griffiths, PC, has over 75 years of experience helping injured workers in Illinois and Missouri secure the compensation they deserve.
Do TTD Benefits Cover All Lost Wages
TTD benefits typically cover two-thirds of your average weekly wage, tax-free, but only if you are actively treating your injury and your doctor has restricted you from returning to work or performing restricted duties that your employer cannot accommodate.
Common Issues to Address
The process of securing lost wages can be complicated, with factors such as:
Our attorneys understand how each of these factors affects your compensation and will pursue all avenues to maximize your lost wage benefits.
Ensuring Fair Compensation
Calculating the correct wage rate requires a 13-week wage statement (one year in Illinois), and employers or insurers often make mistakes. The statutory formula for determining wage rates is complex, but it directly impacts your lost wages and the value of your permanent injury claim. Keefe & Griffiths, PC, knows the laws that will ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
Contingency-Based Representation
At Keefe & Griffiths, PC, we work on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t pay any fees unless we win your case. Call (314) 241-7243 or contact our team of lawyers for work injury lost wages online for a free consultation. We are here and we will put your needs first.
Permanent Partial Disability and Permanent Total Disability Settlements
Workers' Compensation Settlements
Injured workers may be eligible for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) or Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits. These benefits are often paid as a one-time settlement, but can also be paid weekly.
Over 140 Years of Experience
Keefe & Griffiths, PC, has a collective experience of over 140 years of experience representing injured workers in Illinois and Missouri. You can trust us to handle the legal complexities and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
PPD Benefits Coverage
PPD benefits compensate for permanent impairments caused by a work injury, including pain, loss of strength, decreased range of motion, or loss of use. The value of the injury depends on the type of injury, the worker's earnings at the time of the accident, and the injury's severity.
How PPD Benefits Are Calculated
PPD benefits are determined by a formula considering the worker's earnings, the accident date, the body part affected, and the disability’s extent. Each body part is valued differently—e.g., a shoulder is worth more than a toe. Injuries are assigned a disability percentage, which can vary based on medical opinions. If you disagree with a doctor’s rating, getting a second opinion may result in a higher settlement.
PTD Benefits Overview
PTD benefits are available to workers who can no longer perform their previous job or any work they are qualified for. These benefits are calculated based on earnings prior to the injury. Sometimes, PTD benefits may be offset by Social Security Disability, but our attorneys can usually help avoid this issue.
Getting Fair Compensation
The process of calculating PPD and PTD benefits is complex. Having an experienced attorney is crucial to ensure you receive fair compensation. Statistics show that injured workers with legal representation receive, on average, more than double the compensation and medical care compared to those without.