Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Light duty after a Missouri work injury should help you heal, not hurt. Learn what to do if modified work is worsening your injury. Light duty is supposed to be a bridge. You were hurt on the job, your doctor said you can work with limits, and your employer offered modified duties so you can … Read more
Your employer claims your injury didn’t happen on the job. Learn what to do next, what evidence matters, and how Missouri workers’ comp disputes get resolved. You got hurt doing your job. You reported it. And now your employer, or their insurance company, is saying it never happened at work. Here is what you need … Read more
Your doctor says you have reached MMI. What does that mean for your Missouri workers’ comp checks, medical care, and settlement? If your doctor or the insurance adjuster has started using the term MMI, pay attention. Those three letters mark the biggest turning point in a Missouri workers’ compensation case. MMI stands for maximum medical … Read more
Your doctor gave you work restrictions after a job injury, but your employer is ignoring them? Learn your rights under Missouri workers’ comp. You were hurt on the job. You went through the evaluation, and the doctor overseeing your workers’ compensation care gave you written restrictions: no lifting more than 20 pounds, no overhead reaching. … Read more
If you had an old injury before your workplace accident, you may be wondering whether you still have a valid workers’ comp claim. It’s a common worry, and insurance companies often lean on it to deny or reduce benefits. The short answer: yes, you may still be able to file — and recover — even … Read more
Lifting injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Missouri. A single heavy lift, a repeated motion over a shift, or an awkward twist while carrying a load can cause a herniated disc, a torn rotator cuff, a hernia, or a serious back or shoulder strain. If this happened to you at work, the … Read more