Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Proving a work injury in Missouri takes more than just saying it happened. Here’s how to build a strong case from day one. Missouri workers’ compensation is an evidence-driven system. The insurance company isn’t going to take your word for it — they’re going to look for every gap, inconsistency, and missing document they can … Read more
Workers’ comp denied your claim, saying your injury isn’t work-related? Contact us today to move forward with your claim. You were hurt. You reported it. You filed a claim. And now the workers’ compensation insurance company is telling you your injury isn’t work-related — so they’re not paying. This is one of the most common … Read more
Returned to light-duty work, but earning less than before your injury? How Missouri workers’ comp partial wage benefits work and what to do if withheld. Your doctor has cleared you for light-duty work. Your employer has offered you a modified position. But the job pays less than what you were earning before your injury — … Read more
Hurt at a company party, team outing, or work event in St. Louis? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers injuries at employer-sponsored events. Company picnics. Holiday parties. Team-building outings. Client dinners. Employer-sponsored sporting events. These gatherings feel social — but when someone gets hurt at one, the question of whether workers’ compensation applies is anything … Read more
These cases are often complicated—especially when insurance companies question whether the injury is truly work-related. Back injuries—especially herniated discs—are among the most common workplace injuries in Missouri and make up a substantial share of workers’ compensation claims. If you’ve suffered a herniated disc after a workplace accident in Missouri, you may be wondering whether workers’ … Read more
Workers’ comp denying or delaying your medical treatment in Missouri? Learn why it happens, what your rights are, and what steps to take to fight back. You were hurt at work. Your doctor says you need surgery, physical therapy, or a specialist referral. And now the workers’ compensation insurance company is saying no, or simply … Read more