Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Testing positive for drugs does not necessarily mean that you will be denied workers’ compensation benefits. With opioid abuse at epidemic proportions and the use of medical marijuana becoming legal in many places, you may not be eligible to collect workers’ compensation if you are injured while on the job and you are found to be … Read more
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that getting your workers’ compensation injuries covered is an easy task. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that Missouri employers are required to carry to ensure that, if one of their employees gets hurt while working, the employer has the means to cover the injuries. Many employees often … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries. Do not let the carrier deny you benefits. In Missouri, if you are injured while on the job, your employer is required to have workers’ compensation to cover your injuries. When you are injured, however, the insurance company’s main objective is to pay as little … Read more
When filing for work comp benefits, three key facts will decide if and what you are entitled to. In Missouri, your employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This is the type of insurance that covers an employee if they are injured at work and while performing under the scope of their duties. Not … Read more
It can be difficult to get workers’ compensation benefits to cover wear and tear injuries without the help of a lawyer. When you are an employee, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers in the state of Missouri must take out insurance in the event that an employee is injured while on … Read more
The laws state that no employer can terminate, harass, or retaliate against anyone who makes a claim for or is collecting work comp benefits. Workers compensation is insurance that an employer is mandated to carry so that they have the resources to pay if one of their employees is injured while performing under the scope … Read more