Carpal Tunnel from Work Duties: Can You File Workers’ Comp?

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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

What to Document After a Work Injury to Protect Your Claim

Hurt at work in Missouri? Learn what to document from incident reports to medical records to protect your workers’ comp claim. When you’re hurt at work, the last thing on your mind is paperwork. But in a Missouri workers’ compensation case, what you document in the days and weeks after an injury can make or … Read more

Struck by Equipment on the Job: What Workers’ Comp Benefits Apply?

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Struck by equipment at a Missouri job site? Learn what workers’ comp benefits may apply and how we can help protect your claim. If you were hit by equipment on the job, the Missouri workers’ compensation law provides a clear path to benefits. But the severity of struck-by injuries, the complexity of employer and insurer … Read more

Proving Your Case After a Workers’ Comp Denial in St. Louis

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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 from Work Conditions: Do You Have a Claim?

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

Understanding Permanent Partial Disability in Missouri Workers Comp

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Learn how Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) works in Missouri workers’ comp cases. Find out what injuries qualify, and how to maximize your settlement. If you’ve suffered a workplace injury in Missouri and your doctor has said you’ve reached “maximum medical improvement” (MMI), you may be eligible for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits. But what exactly … Read more