What to Do After a Slip and Fall Injury at Work in St. Louis

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Hurt in a slip and fall at a St. Louis workplace? Learn the steps to protect your workers’ comp claim and how we can help. Slip and fall injuries are among the most common workplace accidents in Missouri — and among the most frequently disputed by insurance companies. A wet floor, an uneven surface, a … Read more

How Medical Records Can Prove Your Injury Is Work-Related

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Insurance companies exploit gaps in medical records to deny Missouri workers’ compensation claims. Learn how documentation proves work-relatedness can help. One of the most common reasons Missouri workers’ compensation claims get disputed or denied is a simple one: the insurance company argues the injury isn’t work-related. They may claim it’s a pre-existing condition, a personal … Read more

Carpal Tunnel from Work Duties: Can You File Workers’ Comp?

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Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by repetitive work duties may qualify for Missouri workers’ compensation benefits. Call (314) 361-4300 for a free consultation. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common occupational injuries in the United States — and one of the most frequently disputed when workers try to file a claim. If your hands, … Read more

What Counts as Proof in a Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim?

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Learn what counts as proof in a Missouri workers’ comp claim, from medical records to witness statements, and how we can help protect your case. When you file a workers’ compensation claim in Missouri, you’re not just reporting an injury — you’re building a case. The insurance company will review everything available to evaluate whether … Read more

Why Your Doctor’s Notes Matter in Proving a Work Injury

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Your doctor’s notes can make or break a Missouri workers’ comp claim. Learn what should be documented and how Attorney James Hoffmann can help. When an insurance company reviews your Missouri workers’ compensation claim, one of the first things they look at is your medical records. Specifically, they look at what your doctor wrote — … Read more

Caught-in or Crushed by Equipment: Workers’ Comp Rights

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If you were caught in or crushed by equipment at work in Missouri, you may have the right to workers’ compensation benefits. Being caught in or crushed by machinery or equipment is one of the most serious types of workplace injuries a Missouri worker can experience. These accidents happen in a moment — a conveyor … Read more