Missouri's construction sites, factories, farms, and warehouses can be dangerous places to work. Beyond workers' compensation, injured workers may have third-party claims against equipment makers, contractors, or other negligent parties that significantly increase their recovery.
Workplace Injury Cases in Missouri
Missouri workers in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture, and transportation face serious on-the-job injury risks. While workers' compensation covers many injuries, third-party claims may provide additional recovery when someone other than the employer caused the harm.
How Missouri Law Applies to Workplace Injury Claims
Missouri workers' compensation provides benefits regardless of fault, but it limits what you can recover from your employer. When a third party — a negligent contractor, equipment manufacturer, or driver — caused your injury, a separate personal injury claim may be available, governed by the pure comparative fault rule and generally the five-year deadline.
Injuries and Damages We Help Recover
Workplace injuries include falls from heights, crush injuries, amputations, burns, repetitive stress injuries, and exposure illnesses. Serious cases can end careers, and a full recovery strategy considers both workers' comp benefits and any third-party liability.
What to Do After a Workplace Injury in Missouri
Report the injury to your employer promptly and seek medical care. Keep records of the incident and your treatment. Because workers' comp and third-party claims interact in complex ways, consult an attorney to ensure you pursue every available source of compensation.
Missouri Deadlines Matter
Missouri's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is generally five years from the date of injury (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). Wrongful death claims must generally be filed within three years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100), and medical malpractice claims generally within two years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105). Missing a filing deadline can permanently bar your claim — talk to a workplace injury attorney as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Injury Claims in Missouri
Most Missouri personal injury claims must be filed within five years of the injury, though some claim types (such as wrongful death or medical malpractice) have shorter deadlines. Acting early protects your evidence and your rights.
Personal injury attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing up front, and the attorney is paid only if you recover compensation. Your initial case review is always free.
Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you can recover compensation even if you share some responsibility. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, which makes strong evidence important.
Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, and the lasting impact on your life. There's no fixed formula. A free case review can help you understand what your specific claim may be worth.