If you had an old injury before your workplace accident, you may be wondering whether you still have a valid workers’ comp claim. It’s a common worry, and insurance companies often lean on it to deny or reduce benefits. The short answer: yes, you may still be able to file — and recover — even … Read more
Lifting injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Missouri. A single heavy lift, a repeated motion over a shift, or an awkward twist while carrying a load can cause a herniated disc, a torn rotator cuff, a hernia, or a serious back or shoulder strain. If this happened to you at work, the … Read more
If your restrictions are being ignored, your benefits seem wrong, or you are worried about how you are being treated at work, call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If your doctor has placed you on work restrictions after a job injury in Missouri, what you write down now can shape what happens next. … Read more
If your Missouri workers’ compensation claim was denied, you still have options — but the deadlines to act can be short. A denial is not the end of your case. Many denied claims are reversed once the right evidence is documented, and the appeal is filed correctly. Call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann … Read more
Before you pay another medical bill out of pocket, talk directly with Attorney James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve settled your Missouri workers’ compensation claim and you’re still in pain, still seeing a doctor, or worried about a future surgery, you may be wondering whether you can still get medical treatment paid for. The answer depends … Read more
A coworker’s mistake left you hurt. You shouldn’t have to figure out what happens next on your own. You were doing your job. Another worker wasn’t paying attention — or made a careless mistake — and now you’re hurt. Maybe they were operating equipment recklessly, didn’t follow a safety procedure, or simply weren’t watching where … Read more