Can you be fired for missing work after a workplace injury in Missouri? Learn your rights, protections, and what happens to your benefits if you’re terminated. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri and your doctor has taken you off work, you may be wondering: “Can my employer fire me for missing work … Read more
Can you work a second job while on workers’ comp in Missouri? Learn how TTD, wage loss, medical restrictions, and a second income can affect your settlement. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri, you may be wondering: “Can I work a second job while I’m on workers’ comp?” The answer depends on several … Read more
If you were injured on the job and are concerned that a statement you made is affecting your claim, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. In the hours or days after a workplace injury, most people are not thinking about legal strategy. They’re thinking about getting through the shift, not upsetting their supervisor, … Read more
If your workers’ comp claim was denied after a lifting injury, a denial is not the end of your case. Lifting injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries we see in Missouri—back strains, herniated discs, shoulder tears, and aggravated prior conditions after one “routine” lift. And yet, insurance companies still deny many of … Read more
We help injured workers across St. Louis understand their options and protect their benefits. If your job keeps you on your feet—warehouse work, nursing, retail, construction, food service—an ankle or foot injury can turn a normal shift into a grind. Sometimes the injury is obvious. Other times, it builds over time. Either way, once you … Read more
If your boss is telling you to “push through the pain,” your symptoms are getting worse, or “light duty” still hurts, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you were hurt at work and a supervisor told you to “work through it” or “push through the pain,” you’re not alone. In Missouri, it’s … Read more