Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Has your Missouri workers’ comp claim been denied? Learn what evidence matters, deadlines to know, and how Attorney James Hoffmann can help. A denial letter from an insurance company can feel like the end of the road. It isn’t. In Missouri, injured workers have the right to challenge a denied workers’ compensation claim — but … Read more
Breathing problems caused by workplace dust, chemicals, or fumes may qualify for Missouri workers’ comp benefits. Call (314) 361-4300 for a free consultation. If you have developed a cough that will not go away, shortness of breath that was not there before, or recurring respiratory infections since starting a job — or after years in … Read more
Proving a work injury in Missouri takes more than just saying it happened. Here’s how to build a strong case from day one. Missouri workers’ compensation is an evidence-driven system. The insurance company isn’t going to take your word for it — they’re going to look for every gap, inconsistency, and missing document they can … Read more
Workers’ comp denied your claim, saying your injury isn’t work-related? Contact us today to move forward with your claim. You were hurt. You reported it. You filed a claim. And now the workers’ compensation insurance company is telling you your injury isn’t work-related — so they’re not paying. This is one of the most common … Read more
Returned to light-duty work, but earning less than before your injury? How Missouri workers’ comp partial wage benefits work and what to do if withheld. Your doctor has cleared you for light-duty work. Your employer has offered you a modified position. But the job pays less than what you were earning before your injury — … Read more
Hurt at a company party, team outing, or work event in St. Louis? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers injuries at employer-sponsored events. Company picnics. Holiday parties. Team-building outings. Client dinners. Employer-sponsored sporting events. These gatherings feel social — but when someone gets hurt at one, the question of whether workers’ compensation applies is anything … Read more