While workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for employees, it does not blanketly cover all types of workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance designed to provide wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured during employment. However, it’s a common misconception that workers’ compensation covers all kinds of workplace injuries without … Read more
If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri and your employer is delaying or refusing to report your injury, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. The time frame for reporting a workplace injury to an employer’s insurance company can vary depending on the jurisdiction, the insurance policy’s specific terms, and the injury’s nature. … Read more
Facing surgery after a workplace injury? Here are 4 key questions many employees ask about workers’ compensation and their care. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics unveiled a concerning figure: the private sector experienced a significant 2.6 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Although workplace injuries are an ongoing issue, many are unaware that … Read more
Workers’ compensation adjudication is the legal process to resolve disputes over workers’ comp claims between injured workers and insurance providers. In the US, workers are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries through workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage aids workers with medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. In Missouri, employers with five or more employees … Read more
In a recent workers’ compensation case, an employee faced an accident while performing routine duties. As they loaded a bobcat onto a trailer, an unfortunate slip led to a fall incident led to them injuring their left knee. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common workplace incidents, often leading to various injuries, with … Read more
Under the Missouri work comp statute 287.780, employees may have the right to file a civil case against their employer for retaliation under certain circumstances. What Is Meant By “Retaliation” Retaliation refers to adverse actions taken by an employer against an employee in response to the employee engaging in protected activities, such as reporting workplace … Read more