Handling Missouri Work Comp cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Here are some key considerations to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept a workers’ compensation settlement before or after surgery. Unfortunately, your workplace accident could be so severe that you need surgery to address your injuries. This can be a very stressful time as you may be worried about returning to … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, the last thing you probably want to be doing is dealing with filing workers comp paperwork. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be tempted to handle the workers’ compensation paperwork on your own. After all, it can seem like a simple process: fill out … Read more
Most of these pieces of evidence can easily be distorted or forgotten over time, so it’s important to gather them as soon as possible after the accident. No one ever envisions themselves being injured at work. However, accidents happen. And if you find yourself the victim of a work injury, there are certain pieces of … Read more
Following these tips will help ensure that your credibility is not questioned and that you have the best chance of receiving the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to. Credibility is important in every legal case, but it can be especially critical in workers’ compensation cases. Because these cases often involve complex medical evidence, the … Read more
There are several common problems you should be aware of that can arise during the workers’ compensation claims process. Workers’ compensation claims are a necessary part of the process when you’ve been hurt on the job. They allow you to get the medical care and income you need to support yourself and your family while … Read more
Let’s consider three ways a recorded statement can hurt your workers’ compensation case and what you can do about it. After suffering a workplace injury, your employer’s insurer will likely ask you to give a recorded statement. At face value, this may seem like a harmless standard procedure. However, it’s worth noting that the insurance … Read more