Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
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
Was your Missouri workers’ comp claim denied? Learn why it happens, what your rights are, and how a lawyer can help you fight back. You’ve been injured at work, followed all the rules, and filed a workers’ compensation claim—only to find out your benefits were denied. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Each year, … Read more
Learn what qualifies as an occupational hazard in Missouri. Understand your rights if you’re injured on the job due to unsafe conditions. Whether you work in construction, health care, manufacturing, or even behind a desk, every job comes with some level of risk. These risks are known as occupational hazards—and understanding them is critical not … Read more
Do you have to go to the company doctor for workers’ comp in Missouri? Learn what the law allows and what your options are. If you were injured on the job in Missouri, your employer or their insurance company may tell you which doctor you have to see. But is that really your only option? … Read more