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Generally your compensation rate will be equal to 2/3 of your average weekly wage at the time of the injury not to exceed a maximum rate which is presently 55% of the state average weekly wage (?SAWW?).

Workers' compensation is a state-mandated, "no-fault" insurance system that pays benefits to workers injured on the job to cover medical care, part of lost wages and permanent disability. In return, employers receive immunity from civil lawsuits by employees over such workplace injuries.

An injury claim against the Missouri state (or a Missouri city) government must be filed within 90 days from the date of the underlying accident. Also, such claims should be filed with the Office of Administration's Risk Management Division (OA) in addition to being filed in civil court.

The form provides information necessary to begin the claims process. Details regarding the claimant's employment and circumstances surrounding the injury or illness are also requested. Any employer that fails to report such an injury may be subject to a penalty.

Ing to the SAWW, the maximum weekly benefit rates for workplace injuries and occupational illnesses that occurred after July 1, 2021 are as follows: Temporary total disability: $1,082.22. Permanent total disability: $1,082.22. Permanent partial disability: $566.88.

Insurance. In the state of Missouri you are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if you have five or more employees, unless you are in the construction industry, then you must carry workers' compensation insurance if you have one or more employees.