Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
State laws and regulations regarding the coronavirus are constantly in flux, and workers’ compensation is no exception. Under the Missouri Workers’ Compensation, injured workers are generally entitled to receive benefits. However, since Governor Mike Parson’s lifted stay-at-home restrictions late April, many Missouri workers have returned to their jobs or may have migrated to digital workspaces. … Read more
If you have sustained an injury or illness that is work-related and are seeking workers’ compensation, you may wisely choose to work with an attorney. Claiming compensation for serious injuries or illnesses arising because of the workplace or work involves navigating through complex rules and procedures. And while Missouri’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations … Read more
Here’s how waiting too long to report an incident and file a work injury claim can end up costing you your benefits. Like every other area of law, workers’ compensation also involves timelines. However, if you’ve been involved in a workplace injury, meeting deadlines are likely the furthest thing from your mind. Instead, the pressing … Read more
Working too many extra hours on too many days and weeks can take its toll not only on Missouri employees but also on the employers. Working overtime may be necessary occasionally, especially during an industry’s or a company’s peak season. It can even be beneficial for employees who wish to earn extra income from time … Read more
A work-related injury is generally any harm, illness, or even condition that you sustained while you are working and fulfilling your terms of employment. Getting injured while on the job can interrupt you from fulfilling your responsibilities. It might just be for a day, the whole week. However, for some, the damage of the injury … Read more
Here’s why the benefits of hiring an experienced workers’ compensation attorney far outweigh any potential action your employer may take. Getting injured while on the job is painful, and it can lead to the arduous task of seeking workers’ compensation. This is certainly a good time for you to discuss the specifics of your case … Read more