Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Still in pain after a work injury but your doctor says you’re fine? Learn your rights and how to fight for proper care under Missouri workers’ comp law. When you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, it’s frustrating—and sometimes frightening—to still be in pain even after a doctor says you’re “fine.” You know your … Read more
Still in pain from a past work injury? Learn if Missouri workers’ comp covers chronic pain and how to reopen your claim for treatment and benefits. Chronic pain can linger long after a workplace injury. For many Missouri workers, the pain doesn’t stop when the initial treatment ends—it becomes a daily struggle. If you’re still … Read more
Suffering from carpal tunnel or a repetitive hand injury at work? Learn how Missouri workers’ comp laws protect your rights and what steps to take if your claim is denied. If you’re experiencing persistent hand pain, numbness, or loss of strength due to your job, you may be suffering from a repetitive hand injury. These … Read more
When you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you expect is resistance from your employer. Unfortunately, many injured Missouri workers find themselves in precisely that position. Instead of receiving support, they’re met with suspicion, delays, and outright denial. Over the years, employers and insurance companies have developed subtle and strategic ways to challenge, … Read more
After a work-related injury, many Missouri employees are told they must return to “light duty.” While this may sound like a reasonable accommodation, the reality is often more complicated. When not properly managed, light-duty work can jeopardize your health, workers’ compensation benefits and even your job. Understanding your rights around light-duty assignments is essential if … Read more
Hurt your knee on the job in Missouri? Learn how to file a workers’ comp claim and what to do if your benefits are denied. Free case review available. Knee injuries are among the most common—and painful—workplace injuries in Missouri. Whether it’s a torn meniscus from a sudden twist or chronic knee pain from years … Read more