FAQs About Workers' Compensation
Often referred to as "Workman’s Comp," Workers’ Compensation is a method that allows employers to pay, or provide insurance which pays, the lost wages and medical expenses of an employee who becomes injured while on the job. Workers’ compensation is a complicated system and questions arise frequently. We would like to address a few questions employees and/or employers may have here. For further inquiries reach out to the Law Offices of Phillips,McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, PC . As a general practice law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks , we help clients through a wide range of issues and would be happy to consult on the subject of workers’ compensation. 1. How do injured workers report an injury if they are hurt on the job? Report your injury immediately to your employer and notify them in writing. Include the date, time and place of the injury, nature of the injury, and your name and address. MO.gov provides an online form if your employer does not provide you with ...