Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
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
The youngest and the oldest workers in the workforce are always facing challenges, whether it is finding a job easily or getting paid more. Unfortunately, your age can be a disadvantage when it comes to your workers’ compensation claim, too. Let’s see what you need to know if you find yourself in this situation and … Read more
Injured truckers are entitled to workers compensation as long as their injuries occurred as a result of their work activity. In 2016, 4,440 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. While commercial truckers are an integral part of the country’s economy, the job comes with many risks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and … Read more
If you take a lunch break on-location, in an area set up by your employer for this exact purpose, and get injured there, it may be possible to be eligible for workers compensation. Injured workers in Missouri can file a claim for workers compensation and get treatment for their injuries or illnesses. However, as with … Read more
An experienced work injury lawyer can review your situation and help you understand what benefits you are entitled to. If after a work injury you’re also on disability, then you are probably looking at this monthly benefit as an integral source of income that can help you keep the lights on. However, at some point, … Read more
Sometimes, a person’s medical state can just get worse. When that happens, they need additional treatment or surgery to get better. In Missouri, those who get injured on the job are generally covered by workers compensation laws. This policy will cover the cost of medical treatment and even account for lost wages. Sometimes, these injuries … Read more