Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Many claims are denied on the grounds that there is no specific event that can be pinpointed as the cause of the injury. Occupational diseases are different from occupational injuries, though they can oftentimes be referred to interchangeably. The term “occupational injury” can be used to refer to any injury or condition resulting from conditions … Read more
If you experience a fall while at work, you should follow normal procedures for filing a workers compensation claim. Falling on the job can lead to a serious injury. Falls can happen anywhere and are sometimes unavoidable. Depending on where your accident is, whoever owns the property that you were on at the time of … Read more
Injuries like strains, sprains, breaks, or fractures, can require a significant amount of recovery time. People oftentimes take being able to do their job and go about their daily activities for granted. Having the full use of our hands and feet is something that we take for granted in our jobs and daily life until … Read more
Pain, weakness, numbness, tingling in the thumb, index finger, and part of the ring finger can be indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel affects many employees who spend long hours in front of a computer at their job. Doing repetitive typing work can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be more than mildly … Read more
Notifying your employer as soon as possible after experiencing a hernia is crucial. Injuries sustained on the job, including hernias, are generally covered under workers’ compensation. However, it’s not uncommon for insurance companies to deny claims for various reasons. To counter such challenges and secure the benefits you deserve, having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney … Read more
Workers compensation insurance is meant to protect both the employer and the employee. What is Workers Compensation? Workers compensation is a state mandated insurance system that is meant to protect workers who are injured on the job. When you are injured at work, workers compensation insurance kicks in, oftentimes providing compensation for your medical expenses, … Read more