If your workers’ comp claim was denied after a lifting injury, a denial is not the end of your case. Lifting injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries we see in Missouri—back strains, herniated discs, shoulder tears, and aggravated prior conditions after one “routine” lift. And yet, insurance companies still deny many of … Read more
We help injured workers across St. Louis understand their options and protect their benefits. If your job keeps you on your feet—warehouse work, nursing, retail, construction, food service—an ankle or foot injury can turn a normal shift into a grind. Sometimes the injury is obvious. Other times, it builds over time. Either way, once you … Read more
If your boss is telling you to “push through the pain,” your symptoms are getting worse, or “light duty” still hurts, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you were hurt at work and a supervisor told you to “work through it” or “push through the pain,” you’re not alone. In Missouri, it’s … Read more
You may have a workers’ comp claim for medical care and wage benefits — even if your employer says it was “just a reaction” or “not that bad.” If you’re having shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or burning in your throat after being exposed to chemicals at work, take it seriously. Workplace chemical … Read more
We’ll explain how Missouri workers’ comp usually handles rotator cuff injuries, what benefits may apply, and what to do if your claim is delayed or denied. If you’re an auto mechanic in Missouri, a rotator cuff injury can hit hard—especially when your job depends on lifting, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, and working in tight spaces. … Read more
If you were hurt at work and then found out your employer “changed the story” with the work comp adjuster, you’re not alone. In Missouri workers’ comp claims, employers may downplay what happened, dispute whether you were injured on the job, or claim you didn’t report it “the right way.” That can delay medical care, … Read more