Handling Missouri Work Comp cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
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
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
Before you pay another medical bill out of pocket, talk directly with Attorney James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve settled your Missouri workers’ compensation claim and you’re still in pain, still seeing a doctor, or worried about a future surgery, you may be wondering whether you can still get medical treatment paid for. The answer depends … Read more
If you’ve been injured on the job and you believe you’re under surveillance, now is the time to speak with an attorney — not later. If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri and suspect someone is watching you, photographing you, or following your movements, you’re not imagining things — and you’re not alone. … Read more