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.
A pre-existing condition doesn’t disqualify your Missouri workers’ comp claim. Learn how aggravation works, what evidence matters, and how we can help. If you were hurt at work and have a pre-existing condition, there’s a good chance the insurance company will use that history against you. It’s one of the most common tactics in Missouri … Read more
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 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
Who decides MMI in Missouri workers’ comp cases? Learn how doctors, IMEs, and judges impact your benefits and settlement. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may hear the term Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) during your workers’ compensation case. One of the most important—and often confusing—questions is: who actually decides when you’ve … Read more
Can you reopen a workers’ comp case in Missouri? Learn when it’s possible, deadlines, and how settlement terms affect your rights. If your workers’ compensation case has already been settled or closed, you might assume there’s nothing more you can do. But in Missouri, there are situations where a workers’ comp case may be reopened—especially … Read more
Employer says your injury didn’t happen at work? Learn how to prove your claim in Missouri and protect your benefits. If your employer is claiming your injury didn’t happen at work, it can put your entire workers’ compensation claim at risk. This is one of the most common disputes in Missouri—and one of the most … Read more