James Hoffmann 
In Missouri, every employer that has five or more employees must provide workers′ compensation insurance to its workers. The insurance carrier must be authorized in Missouri by the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration to write such insurance. If the employer meets the Division of Workers’ Compensation requirements, self-insurance is also a possibility. … Read more
If you are injured in a workplace accident and are unable to work, you are probably entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, the severity of your injury, how it affects your ability to work, and your doctor’s diagnosis, the type of workers’ comp benefits you receive will be different. … Read more
The Missouri Supreme Court heard a recent case, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs v Boresi, No. SC 92541 (Mo. 2013); 2013 MO Lexis 25 (April 30, 2013). This case dealt with the Veterans Administration’s ability to intervene in order to collect payment for medical care received by veterans, regardless of whether the care had been … Read more
Farming is one of the most hazardous industries to work in. Farms can range from small, family farms, to huge million dollar farms focused on mass production. When you work on a farm you are constantly surrounded by heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, livestock, loud noise, dust, and sun, among other potentially dangerous factors that can … Read more
Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. It may be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Tendons connect muscle and bone together. They are thick pieces of tissue and can usually withstand a significant amount of tension and pressure. But when tendons become damaged, irritated, or inflamed, it can be very painful and can require medical treatment. … Read more
Workers compensation is in place to provide for workers who can no longer perform work related tasks due to a work related injury or illness. Missouri businesses pay a 3% surcharge to the workers compensation insurance fund run by the Division of Workers which processes claims, awarding financial benefits to those deemed worthy under the … Read more