Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
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
Some legal terms you may encounter in your worker’s compensation case are self-explanatory, while others can create a lot of confusion. Confusion is bad news for injured workers who are trying to receive compensation for their work injury. One such example of a legal term that may confuse you is “man as a whole” or … Read more
In the context of the Coronavirus outbreak, life is no longer as we know it, in many ways. The most affected sectors are the health and economic ones. The reason why so many people develop strong feelings of anxiety because of the pandemic is often not limited to health concerns, but also their state of … Read more
Foot drop is a general term that describes the difficulty to flex your foot. Instead, your foot might drag on the ground as you try to walk. Foot drop is not necessarily a condition itself, but usually a symptom that something else is wrong, such as a neurological condition or an issue in your muscles. … Read more
If you have been injured at work in St. Louis and you find out that your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance, you may not know what to do. You may wonder: Is it really mandatory for your employer to have workers’ compensation insurance? Do you need the help of a St. Louis workers’ compensation … Read more
When you get injured, you want to receive the best treatment possible so that the injury does not uproot your entire life. Those in Missouri who get injured on the job are generally entitled to workers’ comp benefits, which help them access this medical care without having to pay out of pocket, or through personal … Read more