A work injury can disrupt your health and income at the same time. Medical bills build up, paychecks drop, and the Missouri workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming. If you’re been injured and need a lawyer, look no further.
Holland Injury Law, LLC is a St. Louis personal injury law firm that helps injured workers across Missouri and through our additional law office in Kansas. Attorney Bill Holland and his team understand the workers’ comp system and are prepared to stand up to employers and insurance companies to secure the benefits you need so you can focus on healing.
You have choices when you look for a Missouri work injury attorney. People turn to Holland Injury Law because we offer:
Local experience: St. Louis-based headquarters with thorough knowledge of Missouri workers’ comp courts and judges.
Decades of practice: Years spent representing injured workers and families after serious job-related injuries.
Personal service: Attorney-led cases, regular updates, and clear explanations instead of call-center handling.
No fee unless we win: You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
From your first free consultation, our lawyers listen to your story, explain your options, and outline a plan that fits your situation.
Missouri workers’ compensation is a state-required, no-fault system that provides benefits when you suffer a job-related injury or illness. You do not need to prove your employer did something wrong. In exchange, workers usually cannot sue their employer in civil court for negligence.
To qualify, your injury must:
Happen while you are working or doing a task that benefits your employer.
Be the prevailing factor in your medical condition or disability.
Be reported to your employer within the legal deadline.
Core benefits may include:
Medical care: Treatment from an approved doctor, surgery, therapy, and medications.
Wage replacement: Partial pay (usually a percentage of your average weekly wage) if you cannot work.
Disability benefits: Payments for permanent partial or permanent total disability.
Death benefits: Support for dependents if a worker dies from a job-related injury.
Missouri law requires you to report a work injury to your employer within 30 days, preferably in writing. If you file a formal Claim for Compensation, you generally have two years from the injury or last benefit payment, extended to three years if the employer fails to file a required injury report.
St. Louis and the surrounding region include construction, manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, and logistics jobs. Each industry carries its own risks. Our attorneys regularly see claims involving:
Falls from ladders, scaffolds, trucks, or loading docks
Slips and trips on wet floors, debris, or uneven surfaces
Heavy machinery accidents and equipment malfunctions
Back, neck, and joint injuries from lifting or repetitive tasks
Crush injuries, amputations, or fractures from warehouse and factory work
Exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, or loud noise
Construction injuries on road projects, high-rise sites, and residential builds
If your injury involves unsafe conditions or a third party, including situations like a construction accident or a negligent driver, our team may review the possibility that you may file both a workers’ comp claim and a separate personal injury case to maximize your compensation.
The benefits you receive depend on your medical condition and how the injury affects your ability to work. A Missouri work injury attorney at our law firm can help you pursue:
Medical treatment: All reasonable and necessary care related to your work injury with an authorized doctor.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Wage replacement when you cannot work at all while you heal.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): Benefits when you return to light duty at lower pay.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): A lump sum or structured payment if you have lasting limitations but can still work in some capacity.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD): Ongoing benefits if you cannot return to any type of reasonable employment.
Vocational rehabilitation: Training or job placement assistance in some cases when your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job.
A Missouri work injury attorney from our team can review your medical status, explain which benefits apply to you, and work to get you the correct amount.
The steps you take right after a work injury matter for both your health and your claim:
Report the injury to your supervisor as soon as you can and do it in writing.
Ask for medical care through the employer’s approved provider and follow the treatment plan.
Write down what happened, including dates, times, witnesses, and any unsafe conditions.
Keep copies of work restrictions, off-work slips, and all medical bills or mileage.
Avoid signing forms or giving recorded statements to the insurer before you speak with a lawyer.
Call a St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer at Holland Injury Law if you feel confused, pressured, or believe benefits are missing.
When you contact Holland Injury Law after a work injury, an attorney reviews how you were hurt, looks at your medical status, and makes sure all deadlines and required forms are in place. Our team collects the records that matter, including medical reports, wage statements, job details, and any safety or incident documentation, so we have a clear picture of your claim and the benefits you should receive.
We also check whether the insurer calculated your wages correctly and whether you are getting the right disability payments. Your lawyer communicates with adjusters, challenges unfair decisions, and handles conferences, mediations, and hearings if your benefits are denied or reduced.
Most people have questions about workers’ comp. We’ve provided some additional information for you below.
No. Missouri’s workers’ comp system is no-fault, so you can receive benefits even if no one was careless or if you made a mistake, as long as the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment.
Usually, workers’ comp is your only remedy against your employer for a job-related injury. Exceptions exist, such as when an employer lacks required insurance.
Insurers often deny claims or stop benefits by pointing to medical disputes or alleged pre-existing conditions. A St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer can contest these decisions, request hearings, and present the evidence that supports your claim.
Look for a law firm with local workers’ comp experience and a record of real results. Holland Injury Law brings decades of success to these cases and has recovered over $300 Million for our 7,000+ clients across Missouri and Kansas.
A work injury should not leave you feeling powerless. Holland Injury Law can explain your rights and your benefits and stand between you and an insurance company that wants to limit what it pays.
Don’t wait. Contact Holland Injury Law now for your free consultation with Bill Holland. Let us fight to get you the benefits you deserve under Missouri law. Our St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyers handle work injury claims across Missouri and through our Kansas office.
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