Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Your employer says your driving injury isn’t covered by workers’ comp. Before you accept that answer, here’s what you should do instead. You were hurt in a vehicle while doing something for work. Now your employer — or their insurance company — is telling you it’s not covered. Before you accept that answer, you need … Read more
Hurt while traveling between job sites in Missouri? Learn when work travel injuries may be covered under workers’ comp and what to do if your claim is denied. If you were injured while traveling from one job site to another — or while running a work-related errand — you may be wondering whether Missouri workers’ … Read more
Learn more about your options with a St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer who focuses exclusively on Missouri work injury claims. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri but didn’t report it right away, you’re not alone. Many injured workers hesitate—sometimes the injury seems minor at first, or there’s concern about job security. But … Read more
If you believe your job is affecting your lungs, taking early action can make a significant difference in how your claim is handled. Breathing problems that develop over time can be easy to ignore—until they start affecting your ability to work, sleep, or carry out daily life. For many Missouri workers, especially those in construction, … Read more
Many injured workers feel pressured to return to work before they’re ready – you do have options under Missouri workers’ compensation law. A torn rotator cuff can turn even simple movements—lifting, reaching, or carrying—into a painful challenge. So when your employer offers “light duty” work after a shoulder injury, it may sound like a reasonable … Read more
Who decides MMI in Missouri workers’ comp cases? Learn how doctors, IMEs, and judges impact your benefits and settlement. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may hear the term Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) during your workers’ compensation case. One of the most important—and often confusing—questions is: who actually decides when you’ve … Read more