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

Late Symptoms After a Work Injury: Can You Still Prove Your Case?

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Symptoms showing up days after a work injury in Missouri? You may still have a claim. Learn what to do next and how we can help. Not every workplace injury announces itself immediately. Some injuries, particularly those involving the spine, soft tissue, or repetitive strain, develop symptoms gradually or surface days after the incident. If … Read more

Proving Your Case After a Workers’ Comp Denial in St. Louis

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Has your Missouri workers’ comp claim been denied? Learn what evidence matters, deadlines to know, and how Attorney James Hoffmann can help. A denial letter from an insurance company can feel like the end of the road. It isn’t. In Missouri, injured workers have the right to challenge a denied workers’ compensation claim — but … Read more

Breathing Problems from Work Conditions: Do You Have a Claim?

Breathing problems caused by workplace dust, chemicals, or fumes may qualify for Missouri workers’ comp benefits. Call (314) 361-4300 for a free consultation. If you have developed a cough that will not go away, shortness of breath that was not there before, or recurring respiratory infections since starting a job — or after years in … Read more

What If Light Duty Pays Less — Do I Get Partial Wage Benefits?

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Returned to light-duty work, but earning less than before your injury? How Missouri workers’ comp partial wage benefits work and what to do if withheld. Your doctor has cleared you for light-duty work. Your employer has offered you a modified position. But the job pays less than what you were earning before your injury — … Read more

When Do Lost Wage Benefits Start After a Work Injury?

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Wondering when your workers’ comp checks start after a work injury in Missouri? Contact us today for a free consultation. One of the first questions injured workers ask after a workplace accident is a practical one: when do I start getting paid? Medical bills are piling up, you can’t work, and the mortgage doesn’t pause … Read more