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What If Your Employer Says You Weren’t Hurt ‘At Greater Risk’ Than the Public?

Injured Missouri warehouse worker in protective gloves leaning on equipment, illustrating workers’ comp claim denied due to ‘not at greater risk than public’.

Hurt at work but told it’s not covered? Don’t let “greater risk than the public” stop your claim — fight back with help from a Missouri workers’ comp attorney. If you were injured at work in Missouri and your employer—or their insurance company—is trying to deny your claim by saying you weren’t at “greater risk” … Read more

Updated: April 17, 2025

Can My Employer Refuse to File My Workers’ Comp Claim in Missouri?

Injured office worker talks with HR in a Missouri corporate office during daylight.

Can your employer refuse to file a workers’ comp claim in Missouri? Know your rights and how to take action. Free consultation. Call James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you might assume your employer is legally required to support your workers’ compensation claim. But what happens if they refuse … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

What to Do When Your Missouri Work Injury Claim Is Denied

njured Missouri worker with arm sling and neck brace looking frustrated at laptop after work injury claim denied

Work injury claim denied in Missouri? Don’t give up—learn your next steps and get a free case review from a top workers’ comp attorney. Has your Missouri work injury claim been denied? You’re not alone and don’t have to face it without support. Every year, countless injured Missouri workers have their legitimate claims denied by … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

Work Injury Aggravation Years Later – Are You Still Eligible for Compensation?

Middle-aged Missouri worker sitting outside warehouse, holding shoulder in pain, showing signs of chronic injury.

Recurring pain from an old work injury? You could be owed compensation. See what Missouri workers’ comp really covers. You were injured at work months or even years ago. You may have received treatment, possibly returned to your job, and thought the case was closed. But now, your injury is back. Or worse—it’s gotten more … Read more

Hearing Loss on the Job: A Legitimate Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim?

Concerned Missouri construction worker adjusting ear protection on job site with safety sign and equipment in background.

Don’t ignore workplace hearing loss. Missouri workers’ comp may cover your treatment, wages, and more. Learn your rights now. If you’re experiencing hearing loss due to your job, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. While hearing damage might not seem as urgent as a broken bone or visible injury, it can devastate your quality … Read more

Updated: April 15, 2025

Can Long-Term Chemical Exposure Be Covered by Workers’ Comp in Missouri?

A middle-aged male factory worker wearing a blue jumpsuit, safety goggles, gloves, and a respirator sits with a tired, concerned expression in an industrial setting. Behind him are yellow barrels with chemical hazard symbols.

You may be entitled to workers’ compensation under Missouri law if you’ve developed health problems due to toxic workplace exposure. Long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals at work can cause life-altering illnesses. Fortunately, Missouri workers’ compensation law covers occupational diseases caused by repeated toxic exposure—allowing injured workers to access medical care, lost wages, and more. At the Law Office … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025