After being injured at work, one of the most important parts of the claim process is seeing a doctor. As part of a neutral evaluation, you will be able to choose your doctor from a list that is generally provided by your employer. Here are 7 things that you will need to talk about with … Read more
If you suffered injuries while performing work duties as an apprentice, here are the important steps you need to take. Imagine you have been accepted into an apprentice program and you will start your training in just a few days. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about your future job and gain some … Read more
We should be talking about expanding the definition of first responders to include the true COVID first responders. A small group of republican legislatures is alleging that businesses are afraid to open due to lawsuits if someone gets COVID. However, this is nonsense. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we are here for … Read more
If you are working more than one job and have been injured at one of them, you may be wondering how workers compensation benefits will be calculated. You may understand that if you get injured or sick while performing your duties, you can receive workers’ compensation to help you pay for your medical bills and regular expenses. … Read more
Here’s are some things you need to know to be confident going into your Missouri workers’ compensation hearing. Formal workers’ compensation hearings are often required in cases when your workers’ comp claim was denied, and you couldn’t reach a settlement with the insurance company outside of court. If you file an appeal, a judge may … Read more
Insurance companies will often try to reduce their costs by looking for pre-existing conditions or injuries, delaying the process, and even refusing your claim from the start. Workers’ compensation system is designed to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employers who get injured during their work duties or develop an occupational disease. The … Read more