Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
If you’ve experienced a dog bite at your workplace and meet the following criteria, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If your job requires you to work with dogs, make house visits, or have a dog on your employer’s property, you may suffer a dog bite injury. While dog bites are not common work … Read more
Many injured workers do not file a worker’s comp claim because they are afraid of the backlash they’ll receive from their employer or co-workers. Many injured workers can experience workers compensation stigma, a phenomenon where others may accuse them of trying to get out of working for a while and pocketing a few extra bucks. … Read more
Your workers comp claim should not be denied just because the accident could have been prevented. Workers compensation laws aren’t exactly easy literature. One great concern workers have in relation to this subject is about fault, or whether the fact that the accident may have been prevented makes them ineligible to file a claim for … Read more
Technically, under the new law, if the doctor prescribes marijuana as a treatment for your injuries, the insurance company should cover the cost. However, it may not be that easy. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 on November 6, 2018, which is the Medical Marijuana and Veteran Health Care Services Initiative. The new law essentially means … Read more
Exposed employers can file for workers compensation benefits and get the necessary coverage for tests and medical treatment. People who work in the healthcare sector are exposed to numerous risks, from viral diseases to aggressive patients. Exposure to blood or other infectious materials is perhaps among the highest one. Not all healthcare employees are at … Read more
Missouri law states that employers must ensure a safe environment for all the people working on a construction site. Missouri workers compensation laws are designed to make sure workers in the state are covered in case of an injury or illness. These settlements can cover the cost of their medical treatment and lost wages. But … Read more