Rebecca C. Long, Attorney at Law

08/17/2025

You don’t have to navigate the workers’ compensation system alone!

My firm is dedicated to helping injured workers get the medical care and benefits they deserve. From filing your claim to fighting denials, we advocate for you every step of the way and we do it with a compassion you simply will not find at other firms.

If you’ve been hurt on the job and aren’t sure where to start, send us a message — we’re here to help and will guide you every step the way.

07/01/2025

Let's Work Together! Do you have clients, friends, or family in Missouri or Illinois who’ve been injured on the job?

As a Workers’ Compensation attorney, I help injured workers get the benefits and medical care they deserve. At Hennessey Law Firm, the foundation of our practice is built on:

✅ Clear communication
✅ Proven results
✅ Compassion for our clients

Whether it’s a complex case or just a question, I’m happy to be your go-to resource for workers’ comp.

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🤝 Referrals welcome. Relationships valued.

04/03/2025

One of the benefits I believe people miss out on most often after a work injury in Missouri is TPD. Especially when they don’t have an experienced attorney looking out for their best interest.

What is TPD?

It’s a supplemental benefit you may be able receive after you’ve gone back to work, but are on restrictions that limit how much you are able to earn.

For instance, if you worked 10 hour days before you got hurt, but now you’re on restrictions that limit you to working no more than 6 hours a day, you are entitled to TPD. If you’re on a “sedentary work only” restriction and work accommodated that but is paying you $4/hr less than what you usually make. You are owed TPD.

In other words, if you are earning less money than you were before because of restrictions related to your injury, there’s a good chance TPD is owed!

01/25/2025

People often ask whether they need to get an attorney after they have been hurt on the job. In Missouri and Illinois, you are not required to obtain legal counsel. You know who is required to do so? Your employer.

There is a team of people, including your employer, the insurance adjuster and their attorney, working to minimize the cost of your claim and get you back to work as quickly as possible. They have a team of people that understand work comp laws and how to best achieve their only goal - saving money by getting you back to work.

So while you are not required to hire counsel, you may want someone on your own team who keeps your best interest at the forefront.

Remember - the system wasn’t designed to work for you. That doesn’t mean you have to navigate it alone.

12/18/2024

As you gather with family and friends this holiday season and catch up on all that’s been happening in each other lives, I hope you’ll think of me if you learn that any of your loved ones are in need of an attorney. This time of year can be tough on everyone, but especially those who have been hurt at work and are struggling physically and financially.

We are committed to advocacy with compassion. Let us prove it to you.

From my family to yours, wishing you all a very merry and magical holiday season! ❤️

09/20/2024

09/19/2024

Did you know there is a difference between filing a claim with the insurance company and filing a claim with the court?

Reporting your injury to your employer opens an insurance claim, but to preserve your claim in court, you must also file the appropriate legal documents in your jurisdiction! Failure to do so could result in your case be barred by the statute of limitations - meaning the insurance company no longer has to pay you anything or provide you with medical care.

If you have questions about the applicable statute of limitations in your jurisdiction, message me today! Don’t let your time run out!

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09/18/2024

Do you feel like this is all your work comp doctor sees when you come in? “Work Injury‼️ Get them out the door‼️”
In Missouri, the insurance company gets to direct your medical care, so they are hand selecting your doctors whose primary goal is to get you back to work. Even when you may be telling them something is wrong! This is especially true if your treatment started at an occupational health clinic like Concentra. Getting to the specialist that you need can be a daunting task when you’re doing it on your own.

If you feel like you aren’t getting the medical care you need and deserve, message me today! I will fight to make sure you are getting the care that will make you better, not just get you back to work!

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09/17/2024

Ever driven down the highway in St. Louis and seen those billboards that say “No fees unless you win!”?

Well let me tell you a secret - that’s just a gimmick! All work comp attorneys in Missouri and Illinois work on the exact same contingency fee.

Finding the right workers’ compensation lawyer isn’t like hiring a criminal defense attorney or family law attorney - there are no hourly rates based on experience. The best and worst work comp attorneys are charging you the exact same amount, so make sure you are getting your moneys worth and hiring the best! Someone who will fight for EVERY benefit you are owed, not just the one they get their money from!

Message today for your free consultation!

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