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Why Workers’ Comp Uses Investigators and How to Stay Safe

Worried a private investigator is watching you after a Missouri workers’ comp claim? Contact us today to get a free consultation. If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri, you might be surprised to find someone watching you from a parked car—or even filming you at the grocery store. You’re not imagining things. Insurance … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

What Happens If I Reinjure Myself at Work?

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Reinjured at work in Missouri? Learn your legal rights and what benefits you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation. Working through an injury can be hard enough, but what if you get hurt again, in the same spot or while still recovering? Here’s what Missouri law says about reinjuries, and what you … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

Can I Be Fired While on Workers’ Comp in Missouri?

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Worried about being fired while on workers’ comp in Missouri? Know your rights and how to protect yourself from employer retaliation. Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough, but many injured workers in Missouri face an added fear: “Can my employer fire me while I’m on workers’ compensation?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always straightforward. Here’s … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

Your Rights After a Workplace Injury in Missouri – What Employers Don’t Tell You

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What your employer won’t tell you after a work injury in Missouri: You’re entitled to more. Learn your rights—call for a free consultation! If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may assume your employer and their insurance company will guide you through the process and ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

What If Your Employer Says You Weren’t Hurt ‘At Greater Risk’ Than the Public?

Injured Missouri warehouse worker in protective gloves leaning on equipment, illustrating workers’ comp claim denied due to ‘not at greater risk than public’.

Hurt at work but told it’s not covered? Don’t let “greater risk than the public” stop your claim — fight back with help from a Missouri workers’ comp attorney. If you were injured at work in Missouri and your employer—or their insurance company—is trying to deny your claim by saying you weren’t at “greater risk” … Read more

Updated: April 17, 2025

Can My Employer Refuse to File My Workers’ Comp Claim in Missouri?

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Can your employer refuse to file a workers’ comp claim in Missouri? Know your rights and how to take action. Free consultation. Call James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you might assume your employer is legally required to support your workers’ compensation claim. But what happens if they refuse … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025