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Workers’ Comp Denied My Lifting Injury Claim

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If your workers’ comp claim was denied after a lifting injury, a denial is not the end of your case. Lifting injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries we see in Missouri—back strains, herniated discs, shoulder tears, and aggravated prior conditions after one “routine” lift. And yet, insurance companies still deny many of … Read more

Updated: February 20, 2026

How Jefferson City, MO Workers Can Fight Back After a Denied Claim

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Denied workers’ comp claim in Jefferson City? Learn how to fight back and win the benefits you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation. Being injured on the job is stressful enough, but receiving a denial letter after filing your Missouri workers’ compensation claim can feel like a punch to the gut. If you’re … Read more

Updated: June 10, 2025

What If Your Employer Says You Weren’t Hurt ‘At Greater Risk’ Than the Public?

Injured Missouri warehouse worker in protective gloves leaning on equipment, illustrating workers’ comp claim denied due to ‘not at greater risk than public’.

Hurt at work but told it’s not covered? Don’t let “greater risk than the public” stop your claim — fight back with help from a Missouri workers’ comp attorney. If you were injured at work in Missouri and your employer—or their insurance company—is trying to deny your claim by saying you weren’t at “greater risk” … Read more

Updated: April 17, 2025

What to Do When Your Missouri Work Injury Claim Is Denied

njured Missouri worker with arm sling and neck brace looking frustrated at laptop after work injury claim denied

Work injury claim denied in Missouri? Don’t give up—learn your next steps and get a free case review from a top workers’ comp attorney. Has your Missouri work injury claim been denied? You’re not alone and don’t have to face it without support. Every year, countless injured Missouri workers have their legitimate claims denied by … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

Workers’ Comp Claim Denied? 5 Steps to Appeal in Missouri

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At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we have helped injured workers in Missouri recover their rightful benefits. Schedule an appointment today. Receiving a workers’ compensation denial can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when dealing with medical bills and lost wages. However, a denial does not mean the end of your case. In Missouri, … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

Steps to Take When an Insurance Doctor Denies Your Work-Related Injury

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Facing a denial from an insurance doctor can be frustrating, but you have options. Here’s how to navigate this challenge and protect your rights to workers’ compensation benefits. When an insurance doctor denies your work-related injury, it can feel like you’ve hit a roadblock in your recovery. However, this setback doesn’t have to be the … Read more

Updated: January 23, 2025