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Injured After a Slip at Work? Here’s What Missouri Workers Need to Know

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Slipped and fell at work in Missouri? Learn your rights, what steps to take, and how to file a workers’ comp claim, even if your employer or insurer denies it. A slip, trip, or fall may seem minor in the moment — but for many Missouri workers, these accidents result in serious injuries that disrupt … Read more

Updated: November 13, 2025

Can You File a Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim for Wear and Tear Injuries?

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Can you file a Missouri workers’ comp claim for wear and tear injuries? Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. When people think about workers’ compensation, they often imagine a sudden accident — a fall, a lifting injury, or a piece of equipment gone wrong. But not all workplace injuries happen in a single … Read more

Updated: November 10, 2025

Workers’ Comp for Smoke Inhalation and Fire-Related Lung Injuries

Fire Related Lung Injury at Work

We understand the devastating impact of respiratory injuries and are prepared to fight for the maximum benefits you deserve. If you’ve suffered smoke inhalation or a fire-related lung injury on the job in Missouri, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, these claims can be challenging, particularly when employers or insurance companies dispute … Read more

Updated: October 10, 2025

Denied Workers’ Comp for a Welding Injury? Here’s How to Fight Back

Welding Work Injury Lawyer

At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped hundreds of injured workers across Missouri fight back after their workers’ compensation claim was denied. Welders face some of the most dangerous working conditions in Missouri. From high heat and electrical hazards to heavy equipment and confined spaces, welding injuries can be severe—and often life-changing. … Read more

Updated: October 9, 2025

Occupational Hearing Loss: Are You Eligible for Workers’ Comp?

Occupational Hearing Loss Lawyer

We’ve helped workers across Missouri—factory employees, construction laborers, and airport staff—secure the compensation they deserve for permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss is a serious and often overlooked occupational hazard. For workers in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and other noisy environments, repeated exposure to loud sounds can result in permanent hearing damage—impacting not just job performance, but … Read more

Updated: October 9, 2025

What If You Hurt Your Knee at Work and Need Surgery?

Knee Injury Workers Comp Lawyer

Employers and their insurance carriers may delay or deny authorization, claim your injury was pre-existing, or argue the surgery isn’t “necessary.” At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped thousands of injured Missouri workers navigate workers’ compensation claims—including cases involving knee surgeries, denied benefits, and employer pushback. Injuring your knee on the job … Read more

Updated: September 26, 2025