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Can My Employer Refuse to File My Workersโ€™ 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 youโ€™ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you might assume your employer is legally required to support your workersโ€™ compensation claim. But what happens if they refuse … Read more

What to Do When Your Missouri Work Injury Claim Is Denied

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Work injury claim denied in Missouri? Donโ€™t give upโ€”learn your next steps and get a free case review from a top workersโ€™ comp attorney. Has your Missouri work injury claim been denied? Youโ€™re not alone and donโ€™t have to face it without support. Every year, countless injured Missouri workers have their legitimate claims denied by … Read more

Updated: April 17, 2025

Work Injury Aggravation Years Later โ€“ Are You Still Eligible for Compensation?

Middle-aged Missouri worker sitting outside warehouse, holding shoulder in pain, showing signs of chronic injury.

Recurring pain from an old work injury? You could be owed compensation. See what Missouri workers’ comp really covers. You were injured at work months or even years ago. You may have received treatment, possibly returned to your job, and thought the case was closed. But now, your injury is back. Or worseโ€”itโ€™s gotten more … Read more

Hearing Loss on the Job: A Legitimate Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim?

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Donโ€™t ignore workplace hearing loss. Missouri workersโ€™ comp may cover your treatment, wages, and more. Learn your rights now. If youโ€™re experiencing hearing loss due to your job, youโ€™re not aloneโ€”and youโ€™re not without options. While hearing damage might not seem as urgent as a broken bone or visible injury, it can devastate your quality … Read more

Updated: April 15, 2025

Can Long-Term Chemical Exposure Be Covered by Workersโ€™ Comp in Missouri?

A middle-aged male factory worker wearing a blue jumpsuit, safety goggles, gloves, and a respirator sits with a tired, concerned expression in an industrial setting. Behind him are yellow barrels with chemical hazard symbols.

You may be entitled to workers’ compensation under Missouri law if youโ€™ve developed health problems due to toxic workplace exposure. Long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals at work can cause life-altering illnesses. Fortunately,ย Missouri workersโ€™ compensation lawย covers occupational diseases caused by repeated toxic exposureโ€”allowing injured workers to access medical care, lost wages, and more. At the Law Office … Read more

Can I Reopen My Missouri Workers’ Comp Case After Surgery or New Symptoms?

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Settled your work comp case but need more surgery? Missouri law may let you reopen. Don’t miss your chanceโ€”talk to us today, free of charge. If youโ€™ve settled a workersโ€™ compensation case in Missouri and are now experiencing new symptoms or require additional surgery, you may wonder whether you can reopen your case. The good … Read more

Updated: April 14, 2025