Tag: Personal Injury Lawyer

Should I File for Workers Comp or a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

June 17, 2016May 21, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Missouri workers compensation claim form

Millions of injuries and illnesses are reported at U.S. workplaces every year. Laborers, truck drivers, nursing aides, custodians, cleaners, and law enforcement officers are the employees most commonly injured at work. Workers’ compensation insurance normally covers these injuries and illnesses. However, under some circumstances, an injured worker may have the option to file a lawsuit against the employer. Workers Compensation … Read more

Filing a Third-Party Claim

June 18, 2025April 15, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

If a worker is injured by the negligence of another company, the injured worker may have a third-party claim. Workplace accidents are a common occurrence in the United States. While some accidents may cause minor injuries, other accidents, such as fires and explosions can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. Some workplace accidents are caused by the … Read more

Common Car Accident Injuries

June 18, 2025April 14, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Car accidents are a leading cause of personal injury claims all over the United States. Millions of people get injured in motor vehicle accidents in US every year. The type and seriousness of the injuries varies according to the circumstances of the collision. However, there are some injuries that are reported more commonly than others. … Read more

Personal Injury and Negligent Hiring: Proving Liability Against an Employer

October 15, 2026April 1, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Unbeknownst to many who have been hurt or threatened by a person acting on behalf of a company, the business or person who hired them may be held liable. In Missouri law, this is known as negligent hiring or retention and is based on the principle that an employer should have been aware that someone … Read more

Filing a St. Louis Workers’ Comp Claim

June 18, 2025March 19, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Workers’ compensation is designed to safeguard the interests of employees who suffer a workplace injury or occupational disease. Your employer is legally bound to provide for your medical expenses and loss of wages resulting from a workplace injury. However, you cannot file a direct lawsuit for the recovery of medical costs and other expenses resulting from … Read more

How to Understand the “Something More” Doctrine

October 15, 2026February 4, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

What if an accident as happened, on the job, that was completely unavoidable and resulted entirely from gross negligence on the part of your employer or one of his representatives? Workman’s compensation is in place to accomplish two goals. One is to make sure that a worker is able to be treated medically as well … Read more