At The Law Office of James. M. Hoffman, we understand that navigating the workers' compensation claims process can be confusing and stressful, especially when faced with a deposition hearing. We have gathered a list of common mistakes to avoid … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Deposition
Court Cases
Herniated Cervical Discs – Workers Comp Hardship Awarded for Client
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 … [Read more...] about Herniated Cervical Discs – Workers Comp Hardship Awarded for Client
How to Appeal a Workers Compensation Decision in Missouri
Even if the insurance company has refused to settle your claim, you have a right to appeal the final decision. If the insurance company refused to settle and you lost your claim at an evidentiary hearing, all hope may not be lost. You have the … [Read more...] about How to Appeal a Workers Compensation Decision in Missouri
273,000 Reasons to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney
I represent injured workers in Missouri. At a recent workers compensation hearing in St. Louis, I represented a St. Louis employee who suffered a herniated lumbar disc when he slipped and fell on ice at work. A lumbar fusion surgery was performed in … [Read more...] about 273,000 Reasons to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney
Missouri Workers Compensation Settlement for Injured Concrete Worker
The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann settled a case for an injured Missouri concrete worker. A Missouri concrete worker suffered a December 1, 2004, on the job knee injury. The employee was working for a concrete company when he slipped off of a … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers Compensation Settlement for Injured Concrete Worker
Employer Claims It Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Injured Smoker
The employer claimed it should not have to pay permanent total disability to injured woman who refused to quit smoking. An interesting precedent was set by a case settled in August, 2013. A worker became injured at work while lifting some books. … [Read more...] about Employer Claims It Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Injured Smoker