What Happens to My Benefits After I Reach MMI?

What is MMI Workers Comp

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

Why Future Medical Care Matters in a Workers’ Comp Settlement

Future Medical Costs Work Injury

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

Why Your Doctor’s Notes Matter in Proving a Work Injury

functional capacity evaluations

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

When Do Lost Wage Benefits Start After a Work Injury?

lost-wage-benefits

Wondering when your workers’ comp checks start after a work injury in Missouri? Contact us today for a free consultation. One of the first questions injured workers ask after a workplace accident is a practical one: when do I start getting paid? Medical bills are piling up, you can’t work, and the mortgage doesn’t pause … Read more

Who Qualifies for Temporary Disability Benefits in Workers’ Comp?

Temporary Total Benefits

If you’ve been hurt on the job and can’t work, you may be asking: “How am I going to pay my bills while I recover?” Temporary disability benefits—often called Temporary Total Disability (TTD)—are designed to replace part of your lost wages while you’re unable to work due to a workplace injury. But not everyone automatically … Read more

Missed the Workers’ Comp Deadline—Do You Still Have Options?

Missed Workers Comp Deadline

If your claim has been denied—or you’re worried you may have missed a deadline—call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri and are worried you may have missed an important workers’ compensation deadline, you’re not alone. Many injured workers in St. Louis and throughout Missouri don’t … Read more

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