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
Hurt your knee on the job in Missouri? Learn how to file a workers’ comp claim and what to do if your benefits are denied. Free case review available. Knee injuries are among the most common—and painful—workplace injuries in Missouri. Whether it’s a torn meniscus from a sudden twist or chronic knee pain from years … Read more
In a recent workers’ compensation case, an employee faced an accident while performing routine duties. As they loaded a bobcat onto a trailer, an unfortunate slip led to a fall incident led to them injuring their left knee. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common workplace incidents, often leading to various injuries, with … Read more
Knee injuries significantly impact St. Louis workers, causing reduced productivity, time off work, potential disability, and substantial economic burden. Every day, thousands of St. Louisans, ranging from those laboring in manufacturing and healthcare to those in office-based jobs, head to work. Unfortunately, many of these dedicated workers face the risk of sustaining knee injuries, a … Read more
The meniscus, a piece of cartilage in your knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint, can tear during activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee. When suffering from work-related injuries, understanding your rights and navigating through the complexities of filing a workers’ compensation claim can be daunting. The process becomes even more complicated … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with chondromalacia resulting from job-related activities, you have the right to pursue a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri. Workers’ compensation claims can be intricate, especially when related to a condition like chondromalacia. In Missouri, workers suffering from this medical condition due to job-related duties may be eligible for compensation. This … Read more