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Are Workers’ Comp Investigators Watching You?

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Understand private investigator tactics in workers’ comp claims and how to avoid mistakes that could hurt your case. You filed a workers’ compensation claim because you were hurt on the job. But now you’re starting to feel watched. Maybe you noticed a strange car parked near your house. Maybe a neighbor mentioned someone was asking … Read more

Updated: April 3, 2025

Rotator Cuff Workers’ Comp Settlements in Missouri: What to Expect

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Find out what your rotator cuff injury is really worth. Learn average Missouri settlement amounts and how to maximize your workers’ comp claim. A rotator cuff injury can be incredibly painful and life-altering—especially when it’s caused by a work-related accident. Whether you injured your shoulder lifting heavy equipment, falling at work, or through repetitive overhead … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

Can My Employer Force Me Back to Work Before I’m Ready?

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Worried about returning to work too soon? Find out if your employer can force you back and how to protect your health and benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job and are still recovering, you may be feeling pressure from your employer—or their insurance company—to return to work. Sometimes, this pressure comes in the … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

What If Light Duty Is Making My Injury Worse?

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Feeling worse after returning to work? If light duty is hurting more than helping, here’s how to respond—and protect your workers’ comp benefits. Returning to work after a job-related injury can be stressful—especially if you’re assigned “light duty” work that seems to ignore your physical limits. Many Missouri workers are put in positions where the … Read more

Updated: April 3, 2025

Is It Legal for Workers’ Comp to Spy on You in Missouri?

Surveillance doesn’t mean your case is doomed, but you need to be cautious. Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits or have filed a claim in Missouri, you might wonder—can they spy on me? It may sound paranoid, but in reality, surveillance is a common tactic used … Read more

Updated: April 16, 2025

What Happens if Your Doctor Clears You But Your Employer Disagrees?

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Cleared by your doctor, but your employer won’t let you return to work? Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann Today. Being injured on the job is stressful enough—but the return-to-work process can add even more frustration, especially when your doctor clears you to go back, but your employer disagrees. So, what happens next? … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025