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Denied Surgery Coverage After a Work Injury? Here’s What to Do

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Surgery denied after a work injury in Missouri? Learn why denials happen and how James M. Hoffmann can help you fight for the treatment you deserve. If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied after a doctor recommended surgery, you’re not alone. Many injured workers in Missouri face frustrating delays or outright denials—even when surgery … Read more

Updated: May 23, 2025

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Workplace Fall That Caused a Fracture?

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Maximize your Missouri workers’ comp benefits after a workplace fracture. Direct attorney representation. No fee unless we win. Falls on the job are one of the most common—and serious—causes of workplace injuries in Missouri. If you’ve suffered a fracture due to a fall at work, you may be facing surgery, missed paychecks, and a long … Read more

Updated: May 22, 2025

5 Early Signs of a Work-Related Repetitive Injury

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If you start to feel tingling, stiffness, or strange aches that weren’t there before, don’t brush them off. Repetitive injuries—also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)—often develop slowly, making it easy to overlook the warning signs until they disrupt your ability to work or perform daily tasks. But catching these symptoms early can make all … Read more

Updated: May 20, 2025

How to Get a Second Medical Opinion in a Missouri Work Comp Case

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Not getting proper care after a work injury? Learn how a second opinion can protect your health and your claim. Missouri workers’ comp help starts here. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, you likely saw a doctor chosen by your employer’s insurance company. But what if that doctor says you’re “fine”—and you know … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

When Workers’ Comp Covers Surgery—and When It Doesn’t

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Injured at work? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers surgery, when it doesn’t, and how to fight denials to get the medical care you need. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri and your doctor recommends surgery, you may wonder if workers’ compensation will cover the procedure. In many cases, the answer is yes, … Read more

Common Disc Injuries at Work—and What Your Settlement Might Cover

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Work-related disc injuries like herniated or bulging discs can cause lasting pain. Discover what Missouri workers’ comp settlements may cover for your recovery. Back and spine injuries are among the most debilitating workplace injuries, and disc injuries are severe. Whether from lifting heavy objects, slips and falls, or repetitive strain, disc injuries can leave workers … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025