Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Proving permanent disability in a workers’ compensation claim may be difficult. Some workers’ compensation claims are related to a work-related injury which in time heals, allowing the employee to return to work. However, other injuries are more permanent. If your employer is denying your claim for permanent disability, speak with a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney. The attorney can help you appeal … Read more
Work-related head injuries can have serious consequences, including both physical and financial hardships for the injured employee. Work-related head injuries can be serious and fatal. Work-related head injuries can lead to subdural hematomas, causing physical and financial trauma for the injured employee. The injured employee may need to consult a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney to receive help collection the … Read more
Safety training programs and rules are designed to protect employees from injury while on the job reduce workers’ compensation claims. In an effort to cut costs on workers’ compensation insurance and claims, many businesses adopt rules and policies designed to protect their employee’s from being injured. No plan, no matter how well thought out, is without … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to receive compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Work-related injuries can be serious and crippling. They may result in permanent disability depending on the seriousness of the injury and the body part affected by it. Employees suffering from work-related injuries should consult a … Read more
Work-related knee injuries can be disruptive and debilitating. An injured employee may need help receiving their workers’ compensation benefits. A knee injury resulting from a work-related accident may prevent employees from performing their responsibilities for a number of days or even weeks, depending on the degree and seriousness of the injury. An injured employee may wish to consult a Missouri … Read more
What are your legal options if a co-worker has deliberately caused you injury while at work? You may choose to take legal action against a co-worker whose deliberate action has resulted in your work-related injury. A lawsuit may be filed if your co-worker breached the rules of the company, initiated a brawl, or was involved in criminal activities that … Read more