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How Can I Determine If My Injury Is Work-Related?

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It’s not uncommon for employees to get hurt at work or develop an occupational disease. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of your rights to receive compensation for your injuries. The workers’ compensation system is destined to protect workers in case they get injured in the course of employment, regardless of fault. But … Read more

Updated: May 15, 2020

The Adjuster Cut Off Your Weekly Check and Your Doctor Won’t Listen to You

If this is your situation, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario that many injured workers find themselves in. When a worker is injured, it’s the job of the adjuster and insurance doctor to get you back to work as soon as possible. That means they’re not on your side. In fact, both parties … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

How Do I Get Compensated for a Catastrophic Work Injury?

workers on stretcher after a Catastrophic Work Injury

Work accidents happen all the time. In most cases, victims just have to take some time off work and go through a relatively short recovery before they can come back to their job. However, for some, their injuries are so severe that they impact the rest of their life, preventing them from “performing any gainful … Read more

Updated: April 29, 2020

What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Injury

After a work injury, you should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries, not just the ones the insurance company wants to accept. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we are here for you. We are continuing to do business via email and phone. Please call us today at (314) 361-4300 or … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2020

Work Injury Risks May Increase During a Pandemic – How to Stay Safe

Some industries, like essential services providers, are forced to hire more people during this time. New people on the job can mean a higher risk of work injuries. The start of the year 2020 was marked by a historical pandemic that we are still in the midst of. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit most of … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2020

Don’t Ignore Minor Pain After You’ve Suffered a Work Injury

Injured workers in Missouri can access compensation benefits to take care of their injuries without having to worry about covering the expenses themselves. Workers’ comp programs are widespread across the country, but to get these benefits, all the programs rely on one thing: that workers report their injuries to their employers. That usually happens with … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2020