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How Missouri Employers Deny Workers’ Comp Claims

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When you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you expect is resistance from your employer. Unfortunately, many injured Missouri workers find themselves in precisely that position. Instead of receiving support, they’re met with suspicion, delays, and outright denial. Over the years, employers and insurance companies have developed subtle and strategic ways to challenge, … Read more

Updated: May 21, 2025

Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim for a Knee Injury in Missouri

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Hurt your knee on the job in Missouri? Learn how to file a workers’ comp claim and what to do if your benefits are denied. Free case review available. Knee injuries are among the most common—and painful—workplace injuries in Missouri. Whether it’s a torn meniscus from a sudden twist or chronic knee pain from years … Read more

Denied Surgery Coverage After a Work Injury? Here’s What to Do

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Surgery denied after a work injury in Missouri? Learn why denials happen and how James M. Hoffmann can help you fight for the treatment you deserve. If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied after a doctor recommended surgery, you’re not alone. Many injured workers in Missouri face frustrating delays or outright denials—even when surgery … Read more

Updated: May 23, 2025

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Workplace Fall That Caused a Fracture?

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Maximize your Missouri workers’ comp benefits after a workplace fracture. Direct attorney representation. No fee unless we win. Falls on the job are one of the most common—and serious—causes of workplace injuries in Missouri. If you’ve suffered a fracture due to a fall at work, you may be facing surgery, missed paychecks, and a long … Read more

Updated: May 22, 2025

5 Early Signs of a Work-Related Repetitive Injury

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If you start to feel tingling, stiffness, or strange aches that weren’t there before, don’t brush them off. Repetitive injuries—also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)—often develop slowly, making it easy to overlook the warning signs until they disrupt your ability to work or perform daily tasks. But catching these symptoms early can make all … Read more

Updated: May 20, 2025

When Workers’ Comp Covers Surgery—and When It Doesn’t

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Injured at work? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers surgery, when it doesn’t, and how to fight denials to get the medical care you need. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri and your doctor recommends surgery, you may wonder if workers’ compensation will cover the procedure. In many cases, the answer is yes, … Read more