Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
You should be eligible for workers compensation benefits, even if it’s on your first day. One of the reasons that accidents are called โaccidentsโ is because they can happen at any time. When you start in a new position or with a new company, you might get hurt at work the first day. In fact, … Read more
When you work from home, it is difficult to prove that you were working within the scope of your employment when injured. There are many perks to working out of your house. Whether you are a freelancer, flex-time worker or independent contractor, the advantage is that you can decide to work when you want to. … Read more
Testing positive for drugs does not necessarily mean that you will be denied workersโ compensation benefits. With opioid abuse at epidemic proportions and the use of medical marijuana becoming legal in many places, you may not be eligible to collect workersโ compensation if you are injured while on the job and you are found to be … Read more
Donโt make the mistake of thinking that getting your workers’ compensation injuries covered is an easy task. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that Missouri employers are required to carry to ensure that, if one of their employees gets hurt while working, the employer has the means to cover the injuries. Many employees often … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries. Do not let the carrier deny you benefits. In Missouri, if you are injured while on the job, your employer is required to have workersโ compensation to cover your injuries. When you are injured, however, the insurance companyโs main objective is to pay as little … Read more
When filing for work comp benefits, three key facts will decide if and what you are entitled to. In Missouri, your employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This is the type of insurance that covers an employee if they are injured at work and while performing under the scope of their duties. Not … Read more