Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
You have the right to work in a safe work environment! Regardless of what industry you are employed in, you have the right to work in a safe environment. If your boss fails to take measures to protect their employees, then they can be held liable. The first way that an employee can be compensated … Read more
There may be exceptions that excuse late reporting of work-related accidents. In the state of Missouri, companies and businesses are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is coverage that is mandated to keep both employers and employees safe if an employee is accidentally injured while on the job. There are very specific procedures that … Read more
If the IME does not reach the same conclusion as your doctor, then you do have a right to appeal the IME’s decision. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory coverage that an employer is legally required to have in the state of Missouri. Designed to protect both employer and employee, it gives the employee a safety … Read more
A workers’ compensation insurance company wants to do what they can to limit their liability and protect their bottom line. Workers’ compensation is insurance that employers in Missouri are mandated to carry in case one of their employees is injured while working. It is a protective measure for both employee and employer. It ensures that … Read more
If you get hurt at work as a result of your criminal actions, then that would likely negate your ability to collect workers’ comp benefits. If you are at work and get hurt, you are usually entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. In the state of Missouri, companies and business owners are required to take out … Read more
You have an obligation to mitigate your injuries and return to work when you are able. When you are a business owner in Missouri, it is mandatory that you carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation covers both the employer and the employee should someone be injured while on the job. As a way of protecting … Read more