Handling Missouri Work Comp cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Permanent partial and permanent total disability mean very different things under Missouri workers’ comp law. Free consultation: (314) 361-4300. If you have been told your injury has reached maximum medical improvement, you may soon hear one of two terms attached to your claim: permanent partial disability or permanent total disability. These two classifications determine how … Read more
Missouri workers’ comp claim denied? Here are the most common reasons for denial, why a denial is not final, and the steps to challenge it. Here is the most important thing to understand before anything else: a denial is not a verdict. It is the insurance company’s opening position, written by the party that saves … Read more
Missouri workers’ comp settlements are built from your wage rate, disability rating, and body part schedule. See how the math works. If you have been injured on the job in Missouri, you will at some point ask the question every injured worker asks: what is my case actually worth? The honest answer is that no … Read more
Your doctor gave you work restrictions after a job injury, but your employer is ignoring them? Learn your rights under Missouri workers’ comp. You were hurt on the job. You went through the evaluation, and the doctor overseeing your workers’ compensation care gave you written restrictions: no lifting more than 20 pounds, no overhead reaching. … Read more
Lifting injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Missouri. A single heavy lift, a repeated motion over a shift, or an awkward twist while carrying a load can cause a herniated disc, a torn rotator cuff, a hernia, or a serious back or shoulder strain. If this happened to you at work, the … Read more
If your Missouri workers’ compensation claim was denied, you still have options — but the deadlines to act can be short. A denial is not the end of your case. Many denied claims are reversed once the right evidence is documented, and the appeal is filed correctly. Call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann … Read more
