Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Your employer, along with the insurance carrier, will look for any reason to deny a costly workers’ compensation claim. Do not be bullied into paying out-of-pocket medical expenses for a work injury. In a recent case, an employee was hired by a company to be an over-the-road truck driver. During the course of his employment, … Read more
Here’s why workplace retaliation may not always be obvious and what you can do if you face it after filing a workers’ compensation claim. Missouri workers’ compensation protects injured workers and stipulates that if workers get injured or sick on the job, they are generally entitled to certain benefits designed to help them get through … Read more
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons of your wrist near your thumb. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) like carpal tunnel and tendonitis are well known. However, some lesser-known injuries like De Quervain’s tenosynovitis can be just as debilitating and painful. Let’s discuss the basics of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, who is at … Read more
If you’re driving for work and you get injured due to a single-car accident, you may be wondering if you can file for workers’ compensation. What Is a Single-Car Accident? A single-car accident is any accident that involves just one driver and one vehicle rather than multiple drivers. Here a few examples: A driver overturns … Read more
Let’s discuss employer responsibilities for reporting injuries and how you can protect your rights if your employer doesn’t report your injury. If you’ve been injured on the job, the first thing you need to do is file an official incident report with your employer. This ensures you have a “paper trail” for your injury and … Read more
If you have been injured on the job in Missouri due to an OSHA violation, you may be wondering if you are entitled to compensation. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) violations are all-too-common in Missouri workplaces. OSHA sets forth standards to prevent worker deaths and injuries by requiring proper safety equipment, training, and hazard … Read more