Handling Missouri Work Comp cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Here’s why you cannot file a workers’ compensation claim against a co-worker themselves. People tend to think of workplace injuries as either a result of the worker’s mistake or the failure of an employer to ensure a safe work environment. However, in some cases, it’s your co-workers you should worry about. Their mistakes could potentially … Read more
If you have been injured on the job in Missouri it is important to avoid these common mistakes when filing a workers compensation claim. Workers’ comp is a type of no-fault insurance that lets you get compensation for injuries suffered on the job. However, did you know that there are some mistakes you can make … Read more
Work hardening and work conditions are two phrases that usually point to the final stage of your worker’s compensation physical therapy. Worker’s compensation claims aren’t always as straightforward as people assume. The scenario where you get injured, get treated, and go back to work as if nothing happened isn’t a reality for all Missouri workers. … Read more
Wondering how long it may take you to get your settlement? Let’s take a look at a few factors that can affect the time it takes to settle your case in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri. If you have been injured at work, you may be wondering how long it takes to reach a … Read more
Missouri businesses with more than 5 employees are generally required by law to carry worker’s comp insurance, though any type of business can choose to carry it. It’s a form of protecting their employees and the company, in case of an injury: the worker will receive proper medical care covered by the insurance, and the … Read more
Subrogation in worker’s compensation cases refers to the insurance company’s right to pursue losses from a third party. If the worker’s injury is caused by a third party, and that employer receives worker’s comp benefits, the employer and insurance company can recover these damages from the at-fault party. It’s a rather complicated process, but injured … Read more