Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
If you’re an independent contractor and you’ve been injured on the job, don’t just assume you do not have a right for compensation. Workers Compensation is an insurance system put in place to provide employees with benefits if they get injured on the job. However, freelance employees generally do not benefit from workers compensation. In … Read more
Sometimes the work injuries are so severe that you are left with some form of disability, and therefore unable to work again. When you get injured at work in the state of Missouri, you are automatically entitled to workers compensation. However, sometimes the injuries are so severe that you are left with some form of … Read more
Sustaining a spinal cord injury at work will undoubtedly have a significant effect on your life. Spinal cord injuries are among the worst injuries you can sustain while on the job. The reason is that this part of your body connects your brain to your limbs. When it gets severely damaged, the physical and mental … Read more
Returning to work after an injury can be difficult if your employer or supervisor does not fully understand your limitations. Sustaining an injury at work will require you to complete a variety of tasks. The most crucial of them include reporting the damages, seeing a company doctor, and collecting workers comp. Once the entire process … Read more
As a welder, it is important to understand the hazards of your job so you can stay safe and healthy throughout your career. Welding is a great job to have. However, there are a variety of hazards associated with it. While an injured worker is generally entitled to workers’ compensation, the better outcome is, of … Read more
If you have sustained a work-related injury, you need to do everything you can to regain your health and live a good life. The typical workers’ compensation case has four basic steps. You sustain damages at work, see a company doctor, speak with a St. Louis work injury lawyer, and negotiate until you have a … Read more