By Steven Edelman, Attorney
PENALTIES AND FEES MISSOURI LAW SECTION RSMo 287.560
In certain situations, in a Missouri workers’ compensation case, fees and penalties could be awarded against the employer/insurer for denying benefits without a reasonable defense. The law that allows for these fees and penalties is Missouri law section RSMo 287.560 which states:
“All costs under this section shall be approved by the division and paid out of the state treasury from the fund for the support of the Missouri division of workers’ compensation; provided, however, that if the division or the commission determines that any proceedings have been brought, prosecuted or defended without reasonable ground, it may assess the whole cost of the proceedings upon the party who so brought, prosecuted or defended them.”
If you’ve been injured at work, then please immediately contact our law firm, and one of our skilled attorneys will be happy to discuss your rights and benefits under workers’ compensation law. Call us for a free consultation: 314-631-6777
Steven Edelman, Attorney