Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Worried about returning to work too soon? Find out if your employer can force you back and how to protect your health and benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job and are still recovering, you may be feeling pressure from your employer—or their insurance company—to return to work. Sometimes, this pressure comes in the … Read more
Feeling worse after returning to work? If light duty is hurting more than helping, here’s how to respond—and protect your workers’ comp benefits. Returning to work after a job-related injury can be stressful—especially if you’re assigned “light duty” work that seems to ignore your physical limits. Many Missouri workers are put in positions where the … Read more
Surveillance doesn’t mean your case is doomed, but you need to be cautious. Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits or have filed a claim in Missouri, you might wonder—can they spy on me? It may sound paranoid, but in reality, surveillance is a common tactic used … Read more
Cleared by your doctor, but your employer won’t let you return to work? Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann Today. Being injured on the job is stressful enough—but the return-to-work process can add even more frustration, especially when your doctor clears you to go back, but your employer disagrees. So, what happens next? … Read more
Contact us for a free consultation if your employer is delaying your workers’ compensation claim. When you’re injured on the job in Missouri, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to provide timely medical care and financial support while you recover. Unfortunately, many injured workers face unnecessary delays from employers and insurance companies who may be trying … Read more
Sometimes, a third party—someone other than your employer—may be responsible for your injury. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who suffer workplace injuries. When a third party is involved, you may have the right to file a third-party claim and receive workers’ comp benefits. A third-party claim allows you to … Read more