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
You may have a workers’ comp claim for medical care and wage benefits — even if your employer says it was “just a reaction” or “not that bad.” If you’re having shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or burning in your throat after being exposed to chemicals at work, take it seriously. Workplace chemical … Read more
We’ll explain how Missouri workers’ comp usually handles rotator cuff injuries, what benefits may apply, and what to do if your claim is delayed or denied. If you’re an auto mechanic in Missouri, a rotator cuff injury can hit hard—especially when your job depends on lifting, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, and working in tight spaces. … Read more
If you were hurt at work and then found out your employer “changed the story” with the work comp adjuster, you’re not alone. In Missouri workers’ comp claims, employers may downplay what happened, dispute whether you were injured on the job, or claim you didn’t report it “the right way.” That can delay medical care, … Read more
The safer approach isn’t to simply say “no” and walk out. The goal is to protect your health and your work comp benefits. Light duty is supposed to fit your medical restrictions. When it increases your pain or aggravates your injury, the situation requires careful management. In Missouri workers’ compensation, simply refusing work without medical … Read more
Was your Missouri workers’ comp claim denied? Learn why it happens, what your rights are, and how a lawyer can help you fight back. You’ve been injured at work, followed all the rules, and filed a workers’ compensation claim—only to find out your benefits were denied. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Each year, … Read more