Workers' Compensation for Employees Working in Raytown

Raytown, a suburban community of Kansas City, MO has numerous businesses and government jobs that have high levels of workplace injuries. Employers do their best to minimize safety concerns, but the pressure to get work done and other factors can often lead to people getting injured. Stuff happens.

When it does, companies that have five or more employees must provide workers’ compensation benefits. There are deadlines and procedures to follow to protect your rights and get the benefits you to which you are entitled. It is wise to call an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as you are able. The initial call is free and has no obligation. You may not need an attorney, but you do need to know your rights, the deadlines and what you are entitled to. Your employer might not tell you all that.

Major employers in Raytown include the Raytown School District, H&H Color Lab, Walmart, Bordner Home Improvement, Hy Vee, Evergy, Dick Smith Ford, Shamrock Cabinet, and the ResultsCX call center

Employers have been known to drag their feet, ask you to work despite your injury, or even claim that your injury is not work-related. When they do that, it is time to call a work comp lawyer.

Call 816-561-3400 for a free consultation. You’ll return to work more confident about your rights and how you should be treated.

In Missouri, the Division of Workers’ Compensation in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is a resource you should check out. If you live in Raytown, but your accident happened in Kansas, visit The Division of Workers’ Compensation in the Department of Labor.

Don’t put off calling an attorney. It can’t hurt. It can only help.

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