Real Results for Injured Workers
$85,000 settlement
For a warehouse worker with a lumbar disc injury and lifting restrictions.
$120,000 settlement
For a nurse who developed carpal tunnel and was forced to change careers.
Weekly lifetime benefits
Awarded to a construction worker permanently disabled by a fall from scaffolding.
Full medical care reinstated
After insurance tried to stop coverage prematurely.
“I was getting the runaround from the insurance company until I hired Sotiriou Wilmowski. Tom and Deme knew exactly what to do — they got my benefits started again and negotiated a settlement that truly helped my family. I felt heard, respected, and protected the entire time.”
Why Choose Sotiriou Wilmowski for Your Work Comp Case?
We Know the Insurance Playbook
Our attorneys defended workers’ compensation claims for years. We know every delay tactic — and how to beat them.
Real Legal Experience
You’ll work directly with experienced, trial-ready attorneys — not junior associates.
Personal Support, Real Answers
We’re responsive, transparent, and here when you need us. No surprises. No runaround.
No Fee Unless We Win
We cover upfront costs, and you only pay if we recover money for you.
Trusted & Respected
We’ve helped workers recover millions and earned recognition for our results and client care.
What Our Clients Say
The Sotiriou Wilmowski Insider Advantage™
We know how insurance companies think—because we used to work for them.
Deme Sotiriou spent years defending claims for one of the largest insurers in the country. She knows how they evaluate injury reports, scrutinize medical records, and try to limit benefits. Now she uses that knowledge to fight for injured workers.
Tom Wilmowski represented employers and insurers in workers’ comp disputes across Missouri and Illinois. He understands the tactics used to minimize claims — and how to overcome them. Today, he builds powerful cases that force the system to do right by you.
Why Our Experience Gives You the Edge
Before we represented injured workers, we spent years defending employers and insurance companies. We know how they evaluate claims, what makes them settle, and what makes them stall. Now we use that insider knowledge to help hardworking people get what they’re owed.
We’ve handled workers’ compensation claims across Missouri and Illinois involving falls, lifting injuries, machinery accidents, repetitive stress, and more — from factories to hospitals to construction sites.
We understand how employers, claims adjusters, and workers’ compensation doctors document injuries — and how to challenge reports that ignore the full extent of your limitations.
We regularly work with clients treated at Barnes-Jewish, Mercy, SSM Health, and occupational health providers throughout the region — and we know how to build a strong medical record to support your claim and secure lasting benefits.
We’ve Been in Their War Room — Now We’re in Yours
Our background gives you an unfair advantage at every stage of your case.
Put Our Experience to Work for You
This isn’t guesswork. It’s strategic legal advocacy built on insider knowledge.
If you’re facing pushback or delays with your workers’ compensation claim, get a team that knows exactly how the system works — and how to make it work for you.
That’s the Sotiriou Wilmowski Insider Advantage™
Hurt at Work?
We’ll Handle the Workers’ Comp Fight — So You Can Focus on Healing.
Hurt on the Job? We’ve Got Answers
We’ve handled workers’ compensation cases from both sides. Now we use that insider experience to help you get every benefit you’re entitled to. Here are some of the most common questions we hear from injured workers:
Common Workplace Injuries We Handle
We represent workers injured in a wide range of industries and situations, including:
Falls from ladders, scaffolding, or equipment
Falls from ladders, scaffolding, or work equipment are among the most common and serious workplace accidents. These incidents often happen on construction sites or in warehouse settings, where employers are required to provide proper safety equipment and training. When companies cut corners, workers may suffer catastrophic injuries such as fractures, spinal damage, or traumatic brain injuries. Workers’ compensation may cover some expenses, but additional claims may be available if a third party contributed to unsafe conditions. Our firm investigates every angle to ensure injured workers or their families receive maximum compensation for preventable falls from unsafe work environments.
Machine accidents or crush injuries
Workers who operate heavy machinery face daily risks of crush injuries, amputations, or severe trauma when safety standards aren’t followed. Defective equipment, lack of safety guards, or improper training often play a role. These injuries can permanently change a worker’s life, leaving them unable to return to their trade. Employers and manufacturers may try to avoid responsibility, blaming workers for accidents caused by unsafe machinery. Our firm investigates thoroughly, reviewing safety procedures, training records, and equipment maintenance logs to uncover negligence. We fight for injured workers to ensure they receive the compensation necessary for medical treatment and financial stability.
Exposure to harmful chemicals or environments
Jobs that expose workers to toxic chemicals, asbestos, mold, or other hazardous environments can cause serious illnesses or long-term health problems. Employers must provide protective gear and maintain safe conditions, but too often they cut costs and put workers in danger. Exposure-related illnesses may not appear immediately, making it harder to prove a workplace connection. Our firm knows how to link hazardous exposures to your injuries using medical evidence and expert testimony. We hold negligent employers accountable and fight for benefits that cover ongoing medical treatment, lost income, and the long-term consequences of workplace chemical or environmental exposure.
Lifting or overexertion injuries
Heavy lifting and repetitive physical strain can cause painful overexertion injuries, including herniated discs, torn ligaments, and muscle damage. These injuries may develop suddenly from a single incident or gradually over time due to repeated stress. Employers have a duty to provide proper equipment, training, and staffing to reduce these risks. Too often, however, workers are pressured to perform tasks beyond safe limits. Insurers may attempt to downplay these claims, labeling them as preexisting conditions. Our firm knows how to prove the true impact of overexertion injuries and fight for the medical care, wage replacement, and benefits injured workers deserve.
Repetitive motion injuries (like carpal tunnel)
Passengers injured in someone else’s vehicle may be entitled to compensation through multiple insurance policies. Determining which coverage applies—such as the driver’s liability policy, their UM/UIM coverage, or your own—can quickly become complicated. Insurance companies often try to shift responsibility between carriers, leaving victims in limbo. Our firm knows how to navigate these complex claims and identify every available source of compensation. With our background in insurance defense, we anticipate the arguments insurers use to avoid payment and build strong cases to counter them. We ensure injured passengers receive the benefits they need to recover fully.
Violence or assaults on the job
Workplace violence and assaults are tragic but increasingly common sources of injury. Whether caused by a coworker, supervisor, or even a customer, employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment and to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable violence. Injuries from assaults may include physical trauma, emotional distress, and long-lasting psychological effects. Employers and insurers often resist these claims, arguing the violence wasn’t “work-related.” Our firm knows how to overcome those defenses and secure benefits for victims. We fight to ensure injured workers receive the medical care, wage replacement, and justice they deserve after workplace assaults.
Slips, trips, and falls
Slips, trips, and falls in the workplace can occur almost anywhere—from wet factory floors to cluttered office hallways. While they may sound minor, these accidents often cause serious injuries such as broken bones, concussions, or back problems that keep workers out of their jobs for extended periods. Employers are responsible for maintaining safe walking areas and warning employees about hazards. Too often, those precautions are ignored. We know how to prove that unsafe conditions caused your fall, even when employers or insurers argue you should have been more careful. Our firm fights for full benefits after workplace slip and fall accidents.
Occupational illnesses
Occupational illnesses, such as lung disease, hearing loss, or repetitive stress disorders, often develop slowly over years of exposure to harmful work conditions. These cases can be difficult because employers and insurers frequently dispute whether the illness is truly work-related. Proving the connection requires medical documentation, workplace records, and often expert testimony. With our background in handling complex injury claims, we know how to build strong cases for occupational illnesses. Our firm fights to ensure workers receive fair benefits, including medical care and income support, when long-term job conditions lead to serious health problems that compromise their quality of life.
What Benefits Can You Receive?
Workers’ compensation benefits may include:
We Handle Workers’ Comp Cases Across Missouri and Illinois
We’re based in St. Louis but represent injured workers throughout Missouri and Illinois — urban, suburban, and rural.