Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Some industries, like essential services providers, are forced to hire more people during this time. New people on the job can mean a higher risk of work injuries. The start of the year 2020 was marked by a historical pandemic that we are still in the midst of. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit most of … Read more
Injured workers in Missouri can access compensation benefits to take care of their injuries without having to worry about covering the expenses themselves. Workers’ comp programs are widespread across the country, but to get these benefits, all the programs rely on one thing: that workers report their injuries to their employers. That usually happens with … Read more
As the number of those infected with the coronavirus increases in the US, with Missouri alone having 3,539 confirmed cases, many businesses have to close shop or reduce their activity for the time being. This is leaving many Missouri workers asking a lot of questions such as: will I lose my job if I’m sent … Read more
Sciatica patients are often affected by the long-term, although some of them are able to recover in a matter of weeks or even days. Experiencing pain along the largest nerve of your body is not a pleasant way to live. Sciatica patients are often affected by the long-term, although some of them are able to … Read more
Do not seek a different doctor on your own, as this may result in all your benefits stopping, and it may prove difficult to get them back. Speak with a workers comp attorney. Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their worker’s comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. … Read more
Workers’ compensation is meant to protect workers who have been injured at work or who suffer from an occupational disease. A health condition can put a lot of stress on workers, especially if they are the main providers for their families. An extensive recovery or disability might put the worker on the sideline for a … Read more