Work Restrictions and Workers’ Comp: What You Should Document

How to Document Work Injury

If your restrictions are being ignored, your benefits seem wrong, or you are worried about how you are being treated at work, call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If your doctor has placed you on work restrictions after a job injury in Missouri, what you write down now can shape what happens next. … Read more

The Most Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied

Work Comp Claim Denied

If your Missouri workers’ compensation claim was denied, you still have options — but the deadlines to act can be short. A denial is not the end of your case. Many denied claims are reversed once the right evidence is documented, and the appeal is filed correctly. Call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann … Read more

I Settled My Workers’ Comp Claim — Can I Still Get Medical Treatment?

Work Comp Settlement Lawyer

Before you pay another medical bill out of pocket, talk directly with Attorney James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve settled your Missouri workers’ compensation claim and you’re still in pain, still seeing a doctor, or worried about a future surgery, you may be wondering whether you can still get medical treatment paid for. The answer depends … Read more

What If My Work Injury Was Caused by a Coworker’s Mistake?

Coworker Work Injury Claim

A coworker’s mistake left you hurt. You shouldn’t have to figure out what happens next on your own. You were doing your job. Another worker wasn’t paying attention — or made a careless mistake — and now you’re hurt. Maybe they were operating equipment recklessly, didn’t follow a safety procedure, or simply weren’t watching where … Read more

I Think I’m Being Followed by an Investigator — What Should I Know?

Investigator Work Comp Case

If you’ve been injured on the job and you believe you’re under surveillance, now is the time to speak with an attorney — not later. If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri and suspect someone is watching you, photographing you, or following your movements, you’re not imagining things — and you’re not alone. … Read more

What Happens to My Benefits After I Reach MMI?

What is MMI Workers Comp

Reaching MMI doesn’t mean your workers’ comp case is over. Call us before accepting anything from your employer or their insurer. Many injured workers assume MMI means their case is closed and their benefits stop. That’s not accurate, and believing it can cost you. If you’ve recently been told you’ve reached MMI and you’re unsure … Read more