Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Let’s say you have the following situation: you’ve been injured on the job and you have filed a workers compensation claim. These benefits are supposed to ensure you get adequate medical treatment, and even lost wages should you need to take some time off. But there’s a problem. The insurance company doesn’t agree with what … Read more
Of all the potential ways you can get hurt at your job, hurting your hip probably isn’t very high on your list. But in reality, hip injuries caused by work are more common than you’d think, and the risk increases significantly with certain professions like those in the farming industry. Additionally, hurting your hip can … Read more
When going on a trip, the biggest concern most people have about the weight of their luggage is if it’s light enough for them to pass inspection and not pay extra. However, they rarely think about the fact that an actual person has to handle their luggage. These people are working day in and day … Read more
Accidents at work happen all the time, whether you are a construction worker or a computer operator in an office. From the mildest to the most severe ones, work-related injuries often affect one’s life in unpredictable ways, from being unable to go to work and get the necessary income to experiencing pain, emotional distress, and … Read more
Returning to work too soon after an injury can worsen your health and impact your workers’ comp claim. Prioritize recovery to avoid complications and financial strain. Work-related injuries are quite common, but often people choose to ignore them or compromise their recovery by going back to work before they reach maximum medical improvement (MMI.) Both … Read more
If you’ve sustained a workplace injury and your employers make you take a drug test you may be wondering if your rights being ignored. If you’re wondering, “if I hurt my back at work will they drug test me?” in Missouri, you’re not alone. Missouri is one of the few states without laws about drug … Read more