Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
This situation can leave you worried about your paycheck, health, and whether you’re risking your workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, it’s not uncommon to get caught in the middle of a frustrating dispute: your doctor says you shouldn’t be working, but your employer insists you can return. If you’re … Read more
They cannot legally require you to perform work outside your medical restrictions, though disputes may arise with the doctors or insurance. If you’ve been hurt on the job in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri, your doctor may place you on work restrictions—limits on lifting, standing, bending, or hours worked. These restrictions are meant to … Read more
Can you be fired for missing work after a workplace injury in Missouri? Learn your rights, protections, and what happens to your benefits if you’re terminated. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri and your doctor has taken you off work, you may be wondering: “Can my employer fire me for missing work … Read more
Can you work a second job while on workers’ comp in Missouri? Learn how TTD, wage loss, medical restrictions, and a second income can affect your settlement. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri, you may be wondering: “Can I work a second job while I’m on workers’ comp?” The answer depends on several … Read more
If your boss is telling you to “push through the pain,” your symptoms are getting worse, or “light duty” still hurts, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you were hurt at work and a supervisor told you to “work through it” or “push through the pain,” you’re not alone. In Missouri, it’s … Read more
The safer approach isn’t to simply say “no” and walk out. The goal is to protect your health and your work comp benefits. Light duty is supposed to fit your medical restrictions. When it increases your pain or aggravates your injury, the situation requires careful management. In Missouri workers’ compensation, simply refusing work without medical … Read more