Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
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
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
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 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
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
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
