Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Even if your boss claims you were working as an independent contractor, there are ways to prove you weren’t. Having workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory in Missouri. Any business owner or company must carry workers’ compensation to insure that if a worker is injured while on the job, the company has the means to cover … Read more
If you are working as an independent contractor, it is important to understand what your legal options are if you are injured on the job. Being an independent contractor typically means that you have more freedom to do what you want. Since you’re not an employee, it allows you to take the jobs you want … Read more
If you have been injured at your place of employment, it is important to understand the difference between a workers compensation claim & a personal injury claim. It is mandatory in Missouri for any company or employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is the type of insurance that covers a worker if they are … Read more
The Missouri Workers Compensation system is not your friend. When you are hurt on the job, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance is mandatory in the state of Missouri. It is a policy that a business or company must take out to ensure that if one of their workers is injured … Read more
If you were engaging in risky behaviors or horseplay and were injured as a result, you may not be eligible. Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance that companies and businesses in Missouri are mandated to carry in the event that one of their employees gets hurt while working. Just because you are hurt during … Read more
Unlike personal injury suits, workers’ compensation eligibility isn’t dependent on who is at fault. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory in Missouri for businesses and companies to have. It is insurance that is designed to protect both employers and employees should a worker be injured while at work. If you are in are in an accident … Read more