Recent information and news regarding workers’ compensation.
Struck by equipment at a Missouri job site? Learn what workers’ comp benefits may apply and how we can help protect your claim. If you were hit by equipment on the job, the Missouri workers’ compensation law provides a clear path to benefits. But the severity of struck-by injuries, the complexity of employer and insurer … Read more
Your employer says your driving injury isn’t covered by workers’ comp. Before you accept that answer, here’s what you should do instead. You were hurt in a vehicle while doing something for work. Now your employer — or their insurance company — is telling you it’s not covered. Before you accept that answer, you need … Read more
This situation can leave you worried about your paycheck, health, and whether you’re risking your workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri, it’s not uncommon to get caught in the middle of a frustrating dispute: your doctor says you shouldn’t be working, but your employer insists you can return. If you’re … Read more
If you’ve been hurt on the job due to ice or snow, here’s what you need to know to protect your health, your job, and your right to workers’ compensation. When winter hits Missouri, icy sidewalks, snow-covered parking lots, and freezing conditions become part of daily life. But for workers—especially those who work outdoors, drive … Read more
Cleared by your doctor, but your employer won’t let you return to work? Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann Today. Being injured on the job is stressful enough—but the return-to-work process can add even more frustration, especially when your doctor clears you to go back, but your employer disagrees. So, what happens next? … Read more
Contact us for a free consultation if your employer is delaying your workers’ compensation claim. When you’re injured on the job in Missouri, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to provide timely medical care and financial support while you recover. Unfortunately, many injured workers face unnecessary delays from employers and insurance companies who may be trying … Read more