Vanessa Hernandez III

Vanessa Hernandez III works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Missouri. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Vanessa Hernandez III handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Missouri, including Construction Injuries, Scaffold Accidents, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Missouri, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Vanessa immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Vanessa Hernandez III's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 27 years of experience in Missouri workers' comp law, Vanessa knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Vanessa Hernandez III primarily serves clients in Grain Valley and the surrounding Missouri area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Missouri and were injured at work, contact Vanessa's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.