Winter weather usually ushers in plenty of ice and snow for Missourians. This year is no exception. Just getting to and from your car in inclement weather can be a challenge during the winter months. Falls on icy parking lots cause many injuries, including fractures and head injuries.
In 2005, the Missouri Legislature amended the Workers' Compensation Law. Unfortunately for Missouri workers, the changes make it more difficult to receive compensation if you are injured in a fall while getting to or leaving your place of employment. In a recent decision by the Missouri Court of Appeals, the court decided against a restaurant worker who slipped and fell on black ice in the parking lot after leaving work. The employee injured his ankle, requiring surgical repair using a plate and seven screws. The case, Hagar v. Syberg's Westport and Treasurer of Missouri as Custodian of the Second Injury Fund, No. ED93420, was handed down February 23, 2010.
Workers' compensation claims can involve complicated legal issues. Although the 2005 changes sometimes make it more difficult to qualify for benefits, there are many exceptions.
If you or a loved one receive serious injuries while at work, please consult with legal counsel who are experienced in the area of work related injuries. The trial lawyers at Tatlow, Gump, Faiella and Wheelan, LLC, have the expertise to properly evaluate your claim help you receive the compensation you are entitled to. We would be happy to talk with about your claim.
