Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Not sure if you can reopen your Missouri back injury claim? Discover your legal options and deadlines from a trusted workers’ comp attorney. Work-related back injuries are among the most common reasons Missouri employees file for workers’ compensation. If your condition has worsened or new complications have developed after your case closed, Missouri law may … Read more
Employer not reporting your Missouri work injury? This could delay or deny your workers’ comp benefits. Contact us today. Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. But what happens when your employer ignores your injury, or worse, refuses to report it to the insurance company? Under Missouri law, your employer is required to report workplace … Read more
Injured your shoulder at work in Missouri? Workers’ comp settlements for rotator cuff injuries can vary. Contact us for a free consultation. Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries are among the most common—and most painful—workplace injuries in Missouri. They often require surgery, long recovery periods, and significant time away from work. If you’ve suffered a shoulder … Read more
Worried a private investigator is watching you after a Missouri workers’ comp claim? Contact us today to get a free consultation. If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri, you might be surprised to find someone watching you from a parked car—or even filming you at the grocery store. You’re not imagining things. Insurance … Read more
Reinjured at work in Missouri? Learn your legal rights and what benefits you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation. Working through an injury can be hard enough, but what if you get hurt again, in the same spot or while still recovering? Here’s what Missouri law says about reinjuries, and what you … Read more
Worried about being fired while on workers’ comp in Missouri? Know your rights and how to protect yourself from employer retaliation. Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough, but many injured workers in Missouri face an added fear: “Can my employer fire me while I’m on workers’ compensation?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always straightforward. Here’s … Read more