Workers’ comp insurance companies are not on your side. Denying or delaying medical care is one of the ways they attempt to reduce costs. When you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, workers’ compensation should cover the medical treatment you need to recover. Unfortunately, many injured workers face an unexpected roadblock: the insurance company … Read more
We’ve helped workers across Missouri—factory employees, construction laborers, and airport staff—secure the compensation they deserve for permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss is a serious and often overlooked occupational hazard. For workers in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and other noisy environments, repeated exposure to loud sounds can result in permanent hearing damage—impacting not just job performance, but … Read more
While it may be tempting to accept a quick payout and move on, doing so without first consulting an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can cost you far more than you realize. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, chances are you’ve already been contacted by the insurance company with a settlement offer—and maybe … Read more
Employers and their insurance carriers may delay or deny authorization, claim your injury was pre-existing, or argue the surgery isn’t “necessary.” At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped thousands of injured Missouri workers navigate workers’ compensation claims—including cases involving knee surgeries, denied benefits, and employer pushback. Injuring your knee on the job … Read more
Even a so-called “mild” head injury can have serious, long-lasting effects. If you’ve suffered a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on the job in Missouri, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits—including medical treatment, wage replacement, and more. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we have over 30 years … Read more
We know how to fight for your right to proper medical care and ensure your injuries are fully documented. When you’re injured on the job, getting the right medical treatment is critical—not just for your recovery, but also for your workers’ compensation case. One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers is: … Read more