Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
When youโve been injured on the job, the last thing you expect is resistance from your employer. Unfortunately, many injured Missouri workers find themselves in precisely that position. Instead of receiving support, theyโre met with suspicion, delays, and outright denial. Over the years, employers and insurance companies have developed subtle and strategic ways to challenge, … Read more
After a work-related injury, many Missouri employees are told they must return to โlight duty.โ While this may sound like a reasonable accommodation, the reality is often more complicated. When not properly managed, light-duty work can jeopardize your health, workersโ compensation benefits and even your job. Understanding your rights around light-duty assignments is essential if … Read more
Hurt your knee on the job in Missouri? Learn how to file a workers’ comp claim and what to do if your benefits are denied. Free case review available. Knee injuries are among the most commonโand painfulโworkplace injuries in Missouri. Whether itโs a torn meniscus from a sudden twist or chronic knee pain from years … Read more
Surgery denied after a work injury in Missouri? Learn why denials happen and how James M. Hoffmann can help you fight for the treatment you deserve. If your workersโ compensation claim has been denied after a doctor recommended surgery, you’re not alone. Many injured workers in Missouri face frustrating delays or outright denialsโeven when surgery … Read more
Maximize your Missouri workersโ comp benefits after a workplace fracture. Direct attorney representation. No fee unless we win. Falls on the job are one of the most commonโand seriousโcauses of workplace injuries in Missouri. If youโve suffered a fracture due to a fall at work, you may be facing surgery, missed paychecks, and a long … Read more
If you start to feel tingling, stiffness, or strange aches that werenโt there before, donโt brush them off. Repetitive injuriesโalso known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)โoften develop slowly, making it easy to overlook the warning signs until they disrupt your ability to work or perform daily tasks. But catching these symptoms early can make all … Read more