Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Unlike personal injury claims, workers’ compensation is not guided by the law of negligence. If you have been injured while working in the state of Missouri, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits as long as you were working under the authority and the scope of your position. Workers Comp is a type of coverage that … Read more
In most cases, you are not allowed to sue your employer and recover non-economic damages in Missouri. Those who run a business or company in Missouri are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation can also be taken out by a privately owned company, and it seeks to ensure that a company has the … Read more
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against any employee for making a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. In the state of Missouri, companies and employers are required to carry workmens compensation insurance coverage. This is a type of insurance that is used to ensure that if a worker is injured while working, they … Read more
There are some industries where you might not be entitled to collect work comp benefits for your injury. Securing a new position at a company can be very exciting, especially if it provides perks that your prior job didn’t offer. Many different arrangements are made in the workplace, and never before has it been so … Read more
You should expect an uphill battle when filing workers compensation benefits for PTSD. Workers’ compensation is mandatory for business owners to carry in the state of Missouri if they have any employees. Workers’ compensation is meant to protect both the employer and the employee if someone is injured while performing under the scope and authority … Read more
You may be able to forego workers’ compensation benefits and sue your employer in a court of law for personal injury. If you own or operate a business or company in the state of Missouri, you are legally required to carry workers compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is a type of coverage that helps an employer … Read more