St. Louis Missouri Workers Compensation Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
In a recent workers’ compensation case, an employee faced an accident while performing routine duties. As they loaded a bobcat onto a trailer, an unfortunate slip led to a fall incident led to them injuring their left knee. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common workplace incidents, often leading to various injuries, with … Read more
At The Law Office of James. M. Hoffman, we understand that navigating the workers’ compensation claims process can be confusing and stressful, especially when faced with a deposition hearing. We have gathered a list of common mistakes to avoid making during a deposition:
Your employer, along with the insurance carrier, will look for any reason to deny a costly workers’ compensation claim. Do not be bullied into paying out-of-pocket medical expenses for a work injury. In a recent case, an employee was hired by a company to be an over-the-road truck driver. During the course of his employment, … Read more
Even if the insurance company has refused to settle your claim, you have a right to appeal the final decision. If the insurance company refused to settle and you lost your claim at an evidentiary hearing, all hope may not be lost. You have the right to appeal the final decision from the court within … Read more
I represent injured workers in Missouri. At a recent workers compensation hearing in St. Louis, I represented a St. Louis employee who suffered a herniated lumbar disc when he slipped and fell on ice at work. A lumbar fusion surgery was performed in addition to laminectomies at the two lumbar levels above. The employee’s unpaid … Read more
The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann settled a case for an injured Missouri concrete worker. A Missouri concrete worker suffered a December 1, 2004, on the job knee injury. The employee was working for a concrete company when he slipped off of a porch and injured his right knee. The Employer/Insurer provided care through … Read more