Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
If your treatment is more urgent, you may be allowed to see a doctor fast, but don’t assume that the insurance company is done checking your story. In a worker’s compensation claim, once you notify your employer in writing of your injury or illness, the insurance company will take a closer look at your case … Read more
Because your job may be less demanding now and your workload lighter than what it used to be, your employer may also try to reduce your wage. Can they do that? The primary role of workers’ compensation is to help employees stay afloat while recovering from a work injury. In some cases, the doctor may … Read more
A recent survey found that nearly 94% of employees have experienced bullying in the workplace, and 51.1% claimed they’ve been bullied by their manager or boss. Bullying doesn’t always stop when you graduate high school. In some cases, you may experience it even in your workplace. A Monster.com survey from 2019 found that nearly 94% … Read more
A company generally has to prove that it has the funds to pay workers compensation coverage to be allowed to self-insure. Companies in Missouri with five or more employees are generally required by law to carry insurance for workers’ compensation liability. Most employers purchase workers comp insurance through a third party and pay premiums to … Read more
According to the US Census, around 35 million citizens over the age of 18 in this country speak a language other than English at home, some of which don’t have proficiency in English at all. Many of these individuals are part of the US workforce, either as full-time employees or as seasonal ones. Not to … Read more
Here’s why you may want to consider at least speaking with an experienced attorney if you’ve experienced what you consider a “minor” injury at work. Not all worker’s compensation cases will end with clashes between you, the employer, and the insurance company. Some cases can be pretty straightforward, and everyone involved moves to quickly resolve … Read more