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What If My Employer Doesn’t Report My Injury?

Employer not reporting your Missouri work injury? This could delay or deny your workers’ comp benefits. Contact us today. Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. But what happens when your employer ignores your injury, or worse, refuses to report it to the insurance company? Under Missouri law, your employer is required to report workplace … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

Workers’ Comp Settlements for Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Injuries

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Injured your shoulder at work in Missouri? Workers’ comp settlements for rotator cuff injuries can vary. Contact us for a free consultation. Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries are among the most common—and most painful—workplace injuries in Missouri. They often require surgery, long recovery periods, and significant time away from work. If you’ve suffered a shoulder … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

What Happens If I Reinjure Myself at Work?

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Reinjured at work in Missouri? Learn your legal rights and what benefits you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation. Working through an injury can be hard enough, but what if you get hurt again, in the same spot or while still recovering? Here’s what Missouri law says about reinjuries, and what you … Read more

Updated: April 24, 2025

Your Rights After a Workplace Injury in Missouri – What Employers Don’t Tell You

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What your employer won’t tell you after a work injury in Missouri: You’re entitled to more. Learn your rights—call for a free consultation! If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may assume your employer and their insurance company will guide you through the process and ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. … Read more

Updated: June 3, 2025

Can My Employer Refuse to File My Workers’ Comp Claim in Missouri?

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Can your employer refuse to file a workers’ comp claim in Missouri? Know your rights and how to take action. Free consultation. Call James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you might assume your employer is legally required to support your workers’ compensation claim. But what happens if they refuse … Read more

Updated: June 4, 2025

Work Injury Aggravation Years Later – Are You Still Eligible for Compensation?

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Recurring pain from an old work injury? You could be owed compensation. See what Missouri workers’ comp really covers. You were injured at work months or even years ago. You may have received treatment, possibly returned to your job, and thought the case was closed. But now, your injury is back. Or worse—it’s gotten more … Read more