We are St. Louis Workers Compensation Attorneys that have recovered over $50,000,000 for our clients. St. Louis Workers Compensation Attorney, James M. Hoffmann, discusses important local St. Louis Workers Compensation related topics.
Third-party personal injury claims become complicated when combined with workers’ compensation. There are certain circumstances, such as a car accident, when an injured employee may file a personal injury claim against a third-party in addition to the workers’ compensation claim. In Missouri, there are precise laws that govern the distribution of any monies obtained in such a claim. This … Read more
What are the most common questions about medical treatment for work-related injuries? St. Louis workers’ compensation attorneys offer answers to some common questions concerning medical treatment for workplace injuries. If the Treatment Is Not Helping My Condition, Can I Refuse It? You have the right to refuse treatment; however, it is important that you first speak … Read more
Chronic illness or pain is a condition that does not heal easily and normally lasts for years. In some cases, this condition may persist for a lifetime. A large number of Americans suffer from chronic pain, which makes them eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Chronic Pain Caused by Work-Related Injuries The word “injury” encompasses numerous things under … Read more
Every year, millions of people suffer injuries from work-related accidents. Employers are required to offer workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. Workers’ compensation pays for the medical and wage loss expenses of the injured employee. The employee’s dependents are also entitled to receive benefits if the employee is killed in a work-related accident. However, some conditions have … Read more
Federal employees who experience work-related injuries are not eligible for workers’ compensation from the state. Federal employees receive benefits from the Federal Employees Compensation Act, or FECA, with the exception of black lung coal miners, longshoremen, railroad workers, and harbor workers who are covered by a different workers’ compensation program. US armed forces members are not … Read more
Obesity is now considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. How does this affect workers’ compensation insurance? In April 2014, a federal district court judge in Missouri ruled that a health condition, including obesity, may indeed be a disability, clearing the way for extra liability claims for workers’ compensation. Obesity Classified As a Disability In … Read more