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What to Do if You’re Offered a Job You Can’t Physically Do After a Work Injury

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Missouri workers: Offered a job beyond your medical limits? Protect your health & benefits! Attorney James Hoffmann explains your legal rights. Free consultation. After suffering a workplace injury in Missouri, you may find yourself in a difficult position: your employer offers you a position that—despite their claims—you simply cannot physically perform given your medical restrictions. … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

Hearing Loss from Workplace Noise: Can You Get Workers’ Comp?

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At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we fight for injured workers across Missouri and help them secure maximum compensation. Work-related hearing loss is one of the most common occupational hazards, yet many workers don’t realize they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. If you’ve developed hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to … Read more

Updated: March 14, 2025

Denied Workers’ Compensation for a Conveyor Belt Injury?

Conveyor Belt Work Injury Lawyer

With over 30 years of experience, we understand insurance companies’ tactics and how to fight back effectively. Conveyor belt systems are essential in many Missouri workplaces, from manufacturing plants and warehouses to shipping facilities and food processing operations. While these systems increase efficiency and productivity, they also present serious hazards to workers. When injuries occur, … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

What If My Employer Lies About My Work Injury?

Getting injured at work is stressful enough—but what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying compensation benefits? Getting injured at work is stressful enough—but what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying workers’ compensation benefits? Unfortunately, some employers mislead, deny, or manipulate the facts to protect their interests and … Read more

Updated: March 13, 2025

5 Workers’ Comp Myths That Could Cost You Your Benefits

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Missouri workers’ comp laws protect injured workers, but insurers and employers often make the process challenging. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may assume that workers’ compensation benefits are guaranteed. Unfortunately, misconceptions and misinformation often lead workers to make costly mistakes that delay or disqualify them from receiving benefits. If you’ve … Read more

Updated: March 13, 2025

What to Do if Your Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim is Delayed for Investigation

Is your Missouri workers’ comp claim “under investigation”? Here’s how to protect your rights and avoid denied benefits. After suffering a workplace injury in Missouri, you expect the workers’ compensation system to provide prompt medical care and financial support. However, many injured workers instead hear that their claim is “under investigation” or “pending investigation”—leaving them … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025