Workers’ Compensation

As required by state law, Workers’ Compensation Insurance covers almost anyone injured in a work-place accident, regardless of fault.

Even though Workers' Compensation is mandated by law, some insurance carriers resist paying what you are owed for your injuries and lost wages. Without an experienced lawyer, collecting what the law allows can be difficult and complicated causing an additional burden to those who want appropriate medical care and fair compensation.

At Shafer & Welch, L.C., we understand that hard-working people want to get back to work and to their regular wages as soon as possible. For that reason, it is critical that our office be contacted promptly so our knowledgeable attorneys can work hard to bring your claim to a successful conclusion with the maximum recovery.

“Having never suffered from a work-related injury I was clueless as to what rights I had and what my employer did or did not have to do regarding my injury and medical care. I felt like Jared Welch and the folks at Shafer & Welch were always working to take care of the workers’ compensation process so that I could concentrate on my recovery . . . and they concentrated on maximizing my settlement amount.” --WAV, Lee’s Summit, MO

Types of workers’ compensation cases

• Machinery accidents
• Slips and falls
• Defective tools
• Repetitive stress disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome
• Occupational diseases
• Loss of hearing or eyesight
• Any work related injury