FAQs
Workers' Compensation
Browse our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for quick answers to common questions about workers’ comp cases at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
Use our guide to make a full recovery, understand the workers’ comp process, and learn about key legal considerations regarding your claim.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Comp Claim?
It depends on your state.
The Missouri statute of limitations for workers’ compensation is 2 years, meaning Missouri residents have 2 years from the day of work injury to file a lawsuit.
How Much Is My Worker’s Comp Case Worth?
Ultimately, this will be dependent on many unique factors of your case.
The average workers’ comp settlement amount is approximately $29,750.10, although some may settle for 6 figures.
How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Case Take?
Each case is unique, but cases often settle within 6 months after medical treatment is completed.
Workers’ compensation cases often settle in as little as 6 months after medical treatment is complete. However, each case is unique and can take less or more time to settle depending on the injuries and number of parties involved in the claim.
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is the point at which the injured worker has plateaued in their medical recovery.
It is a crucial milestone in the journey of a worker recovering from a workplace injury. It signifies the point at which a medical professional believes that a worker’s condition has stabilized to the extent that further medical treatment is unlikely to result in significant improvement.
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