Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
“Can my employer fire me for being injured on the job?” Picture this: you got injured while doing your job. You file for worker compensation benefits to cover the costs of medical treatment and lost wages. Soon after you’re back to work, the employer terminates your contract. Can they do that? The answer isn’t so … Read more
It’s possible for them to argue your mental health deteriorated because of some other event in your life, and therefore is not a work-related injury. Many workers who’ve suffered an injury on the job may be looking at an extended rehabilitation period, during which they’ll most likely not be able to work. When that happens, … Read more
If you are a volunteer or an intern and get injured on the job, you first have to check if your employer carries workers compensation insurance. The state of Missouri requires all employers with more than five workers to carry workers compensation insurance. This policy covers all the people working for that employer so that, … Read more
Missouri offers workers compensation benefits to an employee who goes to aid a person while in the course and scope of his employment, rendering first aid, emergency care or rescue. If you get injured while you are attempting to rescue a co-worker found in an emergency situation, you might get workers compensation. However, this rule … Read more
Workers compensation laws in Missouri are rather complex, and as a result, many workers have a lot of questions, including “are benefits taxable?” Most employers in Missouri are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees. In the event that someone gets hurt or sick as a result of their job activity, then the … Read more
The new Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 may make some serious improvement for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Firefighters in Missouri and their families could have an easier time getting compensation for work-related cancers under new legislation endorsed by Governor Eric Greitens. Currently, firefighters have to demonstrate through medical proof that their condition is work-related, … Read more
