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Can I Be Fired for Missing Work After a Workplace Injury?

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Can you be fired for missing work after a workplace injury in Missouri? Learn your rights, protections, and what happens to your benefits if you’re terminated. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri and your doctor has taken you off work, you may be wondering: “Can my employer fire me for missing work … Read more

Updated: February 24, 2026

Workers’ Comp Denied My Lifting Injury Claim

Lifting Injury at Work Denied

If your workers’ comp claim was denied after a lifting injury, a denial is not the end of your case. Lifting injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries we see in Missouri—back strains, herniated discs, shoulder tears, and aggravated prior conditions after one “routine” lift. And yet, insurance companies still deny many of … Read more

Updated: February 20, 2026

Ankle and Foot Injuries at Work: When You Can’t Stand All Day Anymore

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We help injured workers across St. Louis understand their options and protect their benefits. If your job keeps you on your feet—warehouse work, nursing, retail, construction, food service—an ankle or foot injury can turn a normal shift into a grind. Sometimes the injury is obvious. Other times, it builds over time. Either way, once you … Read more

Updated: February 16, 2026

My Boss Told Me to Push Through the Pain After a Work Injury

Pressure to Work Through Pain

If your boss is telling you to “push through the pain,” your symptoms are getting worse, or “light duty” still hurts, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you were hurt at work and a supervisor told you to “work through it” or “push through the pain,” you’re not alone. In Missouri, it’s … Read more

Updated: February 16, 2026

Rotator Cuff Injuries for Mechanics: Workers’ Comp Benefits

Rotator Cuff Injury at Work

We’ll explain how Missouri workers’ comp usually handles rotator cuff injuries, what benefits may apply, and what to do if your claim is delayed or denied. If you’re an auto mechanic in Missouri, a rotator cuff injury can hit hard—especially when your job depends on lifting, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, and working in tight spaces. … Read more

Updated: February 14, 2026

Can I Refuse Light Duty If It Causes Pain in Missouri Workers’ Comp?

Light Duty Making Pain Worse

The safer approach isn’t to simply say “no” and walk out. The goal is to protect your health and your work comp benefits. Light duty is supposed to fit your medical restrictions. When it increases your pain or aggravates your injury, the situation requires careful management. In Missouri workers’ compensation, simply refusing work without medical … Read more

Updated: February 6, 2026