Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Here are 4 common mistakes you should avoid when dealing with your employer’s workers’ comp doctor after a St. Louis work injury. Work-related injuries can be traumatizing. They not only cause physical and emotional pain but can also leave you with high medical bills and sometimes lost wages. While you may be entitled to compensation … Read more
While some delays are valid, some of them result from mistakes on the part of injured workers or delay tactics used by your employer or their insurance company. Recovering from a work injury can be stressful. Things can get even more frustrating if there are delays with your workers’ comp claim. This can add significant … Read more
Here are some of the most common construction accidents that often lead to brain injuries in Missouri. Every year about 1.5 million individuals in the US sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Out of the 1.5 million, 230,000 are hospitalized, and 50,000 succumb to their injuries. TBIs aren’t uncommon in the construction industry, especially in sites … Read more
Your insurance company may assert that the CTS was not caused by work-related injury to discredit your claim. If you’re like most people, you probably think workers’ comp laws only apply to physical injuries resulting from risk tasks such as mining and construction work, right? Wrong! Under workers’ comp laws, employees can receive compensation for … Read more
If the insurance company notices that you’re frustrated and want to resolve your claim as quickly as possible, chances are they’ll take advantage and offer you a lowball settlement offer. The workers’ compensation process can be overwhelming, and you may find yourself wanting it to end soon so you can focus on your health and … Read more
If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, don’t let myths and misconceptions stop you from seeking compensation. Did you know that the employer-reported injury and illness rate in 2019 stood at 2.8 cases per 100 full-time employees? Work-related injuries and illnesses are common, yet a lot of misinformation still exists around the topic. … Read more