Many injured workers experience this and believe the case is over. It is not. No. In Missouri, the insurance company cannot close your workers’ compensation case on its own. What it can do is stop authorizing treatment, have its doctor release you from care, and push you toward a settlement. Your case is only closed … Read more
If you had an old injury before your workplace accident, you may be wondering whether you still have a valid workers’ comp claim. It’s a common worry, and insurance companies often lean on it to deny or reduce benefits. The short answer: yes, you may still be able to file — and recover — even … Read more
If your restrictions are being ignored, your benefits seem wrong, or you are worried about how you are being treated at work, call the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If your doctor has placed you on work restrictions after a job injury in Missouri, what you write down now can shape what happens next. … Read more
Reaching MMI doesn’t mean your workers’ comp case is over. Call us before accepting anything from your employer or their insurer. Many injured workers assume MMI means their case is closed and their benefits stop. That’s not accurate, and believing it can cost you. If you’ve recently been told you’ve reached MMI and you’re unsure … Read more
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Missouri and you’re weighing a settlement, future medical care deserves a careful look. When an injured worker starts talking about a settlement, the conversation often focuses on one number: the lump sum for the injury itself. But there’s another piece that can affect your long-term financial security … Read more
Your doctor’s notes can make or break a Missouri workers’ comp claim. Learn what should be documented and how Attorney James Hoffmann can help. When an insurance company reviews your Missouri workers’ compensation claim, one of the first things they look at is your medical records. Specifically, they look at what your doctor wrote — … Read more
