Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans work. The abrupt closure of offices and workplaces has forced millions to work from home, thus creating new challenges for the workers’ compensation process. Generally, yes: you do have a valid Missouri work comp claim, but there are exceptions. Your home is your new work premises. The critical issue … Read more
Your employer, along with the insurance carrier, will look for any reason to deny a costly workers’ compensation claim. Do not be bullied into paying out-of-pocket medical expenses for a work injury. In a recent case, an employee was hired by a company to be an over-the-road truck driver. During the course of his employment, … Read more
Here’s why workplace retaliation may not always be obvious and what you can do if you face it after filing a workers’ compensation claim. Missouri workers’ compensation protects injured workers and stipulates that if workers get injured or sick on the job, they are generally entitled to certain benefits designed to help them get through … Read more
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons of your wrist near your thumb. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) like carpal tunnel and tendonitis are well known. However, some lesser-known injuries like De Quervain’s tenosynovitis can be just as debilitating and painful. Let’s discuss the basics of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, who is at … Read more
If you’re driving for work and you get injured due to a single-car accident, you may be wondering if you can file for workers’ compensation. What Is a Single-Car Accident? A single-car accident is any accident that involves just one driver and one vehicle rather than multiple drivers. Here are a few examples: Single-Car Accidents … Read more
Let’s discuss employer responsibilities for reporting injuries and how you can protect your rights if your employer doesn’t report your injury. If you’ve been injured on the job, the first thing you need to do is file an official incident report with your employer. This ensures you have a “paper trail” for your injury and … Read more