Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Missouri businesses with more than 5 employees are generally required by law to carry worker’s comp insurance, though any type of business can choose to carry it. It’s a form of protecting their employees and the company, in case of an injury: the worker will receive proper medical care covered by the insurance, and the … Read more
Subrogation in worker’s compensation cases refers to the insurance company’s right to pursue losses from a third party. If the worker’s injury is caused by a third party, and that employer receives worker’s comp benefits, the employer and insurance company can recover these damages from the at-fault party. It’s a rather complicated process, but injured … Read more
If you file a workers’ compensation claim and have a psychological injury you need to be compensated, then you will likely go through a psychological evaluation. This is like a test done in order to see the extent of the psychological issues you are facing. The insurance company will ask for this test as a … Read more
In some cases, injuries or conditions you thought you got rid of can return in another shape or form. Can you reopen your workers’ compensation case? Imagine you suffer a workplace injury, get worker’s comp, and once you’re done with your medical treatment, receive a settlement. Case closed, you move on. Except, your health doesn’t … Read more
Digital technologies impact all facets of human life, including health care. Nowadays, people are no longer 100% dependent on receiving the medical care available near them, as telemedicine and tele-evaluations become more and more popular. Some reports estimate that telemedicine visits increased around 52% per year between 2005-2014, and the prevalence is expected to rise … Read more
Workers’ compensation laws are in place to make sure that Missouri injured workers can access life-saving medical treatment when needed. But what happens when access is reduced? This global health crisis, unfortunately, leaves many injured workers on the sidelines waiting to find out if they are able to see a doctor or not, as many … Read more