If you’ve injured your hip in a fall at work, don’t try to navigate the insurance system alone.
A fall at work can leave you with more than just a bruised ego—it can result in serious injuries, including painful and debilitating hip injuries. If you’ve suffered a hip injury on the job in Missouri, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights and how to protect your workers’ compensation claim.
At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped injured Missouri workers recover over $100,000,000 in compensation—many of them hurt in workplace falls. We fight aggressively to appeal denied claims and recover the full benefits you deserve.
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Common Causes of Workplace Falls Leading to Hip Injuries
Falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in Missouri. Hip injuries often occur in:
- Slips and falls on wet or slick floors
- Falls from ladders, scaffolding, or loading docks
- Trip hazards in cluttered workspaces
- Falls while lifting or moving heavy objects
- Construction site accidents or industrial work environments
Even a low-level fall can lead to hip fractures, dislocations, labral tears, or soft tissue damage requiring surgery and long-term care.
Your Right to Workers’ Compensation in Missouri
Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, if you were injured in the course and scope of your employment—even if the fall was accidental—you are generally entitled to:
✅ Medical treatment at no cost to you
✅ Wage replacement (Temporary Total Disability) if you’re unable to work
✅ Permanent Partial or Total Disability benefits if the injury causes long-term impact
✅ Mileage reimbursement for medical travel
✅ Vocational rehabilitation in some cases
You do not need to prove fault to qualify for workers’ comp—but you do need to act fast and protect your rights.
Steps to Take After a Workplace Fall
If you’ve fallen at work and believe you’ve injured your hip:
- Report the Injury Immediately
Notify your employer or supervisor in writing as soon as possible. Missouri law gives you 30 days, but earlier is better. - Seek Medical Attention
Your employer must authorize treatment. Don’t delay—untreated hip injuries can worsen and complicate your claim. - Document Everything
Take note of where and how the fall happened. Were there hazards? Witnesses? Unsafe conditions? These details matter. - Avoid Speaking with Insurance Adjusters Alone
Their goal is to minimize payouts. Speak with an attorney before giving any recorded statement.
What If Your Claim Is Denied?
Insurance companies often deny legitimate claims, especially if:
- They argue your injury is pre-existing
- They say the injury didn’t happen at work
- They claim you waited too long to report it
If your workers’ comp claim is denied, you still have legal options. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we fight aggressively to appeal denied claims and recover the full benefits you deserve.