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Workers' Compensation

 “Man’s greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done.”
Frederick Douglass

Most people take great pride in their work and what they are able to accomplish. Whether they work in business, as a skilled craftsman or construction site laborer, in an office setting, or in a personal service industry, people find their daily efforts to be interesting, fulfilling, or at the very least, financially rewarding.

People take pride in their ability to support themselves and their families. Because of the central role of work in our lives, a workplace accident or on-the-job injury can be particularly devastating. Most people want to go back to work as soon as possible. They certainly don’t want to do anything to jeopardize their future employment.

But they also know they are suffering and unable to work. They may be unsure who to trust. Will their employer treat them right? Will the insurance company acknowledge the full extent of their injuries?

Will they be able to recover full function so they can provide for their families again?

The Missouri workers compensation lawyers at the law firm of Bley & Pfeiffer, P.C. know what needs to be done to help injured workers achieve a proper settlement for on-the-job injuries, disability or occupational diseases (such as mesothelioma from asbestos or illness brought on by use of welding rods).

We take the time to get a clear picture of your injuries so that the proper level of compensation can be determined. We have a broad understanding of personal injury law and the workmans compensation system.

Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, you can be paid for lost time, past and future medical costs, and a settlement for a permanent partial disability or a permanent total disability from injuries such as repetitive motion injuries, back injuries, loss of limbs or loss of function.

In addition, if someone other than your employer was responsible for your injuries—for example, if your construction accident was the result of being struck by a truck driver delivering goods, or if your industrial accident was caused by a defective piece of machinery—you may have the right to sue a third party for additional compensation.

With more than 38 years of combined experience, attorneys Wally Bley and Mark Pfeiffer have met the highest standards in the legal profession. They are both board-certified Trial Advocates* who have earned the respect of peers and judges in the Missouri legal community.

Contact an experienced workers compensation lawyer to assist you in securing the compensation you deserve. Our initial consultation is free.

From our offices in Columbia, our attorneys assist people who have been injured on the job, in construction accidents or in office or industrial settings, throughout the Mid-Missouri area, including Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Fulton, Boonville, Moberly, Mexico, Fayette, Camdenton, Osage Beach, and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. By employing local counsel, we have assisted clients in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Tennessee.

*Trial attorneys Wally Bley and Mark Pfeiffer have received national certification as Trial Advocates from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. NBTA is dedicated to improving the quality of trial advocacy in our nation's courtrooms. The designation of Board Certified Trial Advocate is extended to attorney in good standing with extensive trial experience who have demonstrated superior ability in presenting information in writing and in trial settings.