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What Happens If I Reinjure Myself at Work?

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Reinjured at work in Missouri? Learn your legal rights and what benefits you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation. Working through an injury can be hard enough, but what if you get hurt again, in the same spot or while still recovering? Here’s what Missouri law says about reinjuries, and what you … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

Is It Legal for Workersโ€™ Comp to Spy on You in Missouri?

Surveillance doesnโ€™t mean your case is doomed, but you need to be cautious. Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. If you’re receiving workersโ€™ compensation benefits or have filed a claim in Missouri, you might wonderโ€”can they spy on me? It may sound paranoid, but in reality, surveillance is a common tactic used … Read more

Updated: April 16, 2025

How Long Do You Have to File a Workersโ€™ Comp Claim in MO?

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If youโ€™ve been injured on the job in Missouri, one of the most critical things to understand is the workersโ€™ comp filing deadlines. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to benefits, including medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability compensation. So, how long do you have to file a workersโ€™ comp claim in Missouri? … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

Hearing Loss from Workplace Noise: Can You Get Workersโ€™ Comp?

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At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we fight for injured workers across Missouri and help them secure maximum compensation. Work-related hearing loss is one of the most common occupational hazards, yet many workers donโ€™t realize they may be eligible for workersโ€™ compensation benefits. If youโ€™ve developed hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to … Read more

Updated: March 14, 2025

What If My Employer Lies About My Work Injury?

Getting injured at work is stressful enoughโ€”but what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying compensation benefits? Getting injured at work is stressful enoughโ€”but what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying workersโ€™ compensation benefits? Unfortunately, some employers mislead, deny, or manipulate the facts to protect their interests and … Read more

Updated: March 13, 2025

5 Workersโ€™ Comp Myths That Could Cost You Your Benefits

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Missouri workers’ comp laws protect injured workers, but insurers and employers often make the process challenging. If youโ€™ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may assume that workersโ€™ compensation benefits are guaranteed. Unfortunately, misconceptions and misinformation often lead workers to make costly mistakes that delay or disqualify them from receiving benefits. If youโ€™ve … Read more

Updated: March 13, 2025