Author: Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Should I File for Workers Comp or a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

June 17, 2016May 21, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Millions of injuries and illnesses are reported at U.S. workplaces every year. Laborers, truck drivers, nursing aides, custodians, cleaners, and law enforcement officers are the employees most commonly injured at work. Workers’ compensation insurance normally covers these injuries and illnesses. However, under some circumstances, an injured worker may have the option to file a lawsuit against the employer. Workers Compensation … Read more

Updated: June 17, 2016

Work-Related Cartilage Injuries Among Missouri Workers

June 19, 2024May 20, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

A worker may assume that a cartilage injury is just part of the job; however, these types of injuries may qualify an injured worker for workers’ compensation benefits. Missouri workers are prone to a wide variety of work-related injuries. While some injuries are a result of a sudden accident such as a machinery accident or a fall accident, there … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

Workers Comp for St. Louis Assembly Line Injuries

June 19, 2024May 19, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Assembly line workers are prone to workplace injuries, mainly because of heavy equipment and power-driven machines. Unsafe working conditions combined with a lack of safety precautions contribute to manufacturing accidents. Manufacturing accidents are often serious and may render a worker incapable of working again and earning their living. Some classes of workers such as material handlers, assemblers, machine … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

Is Your Employer Denying Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

October 14, 2022May 15, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

A work-related injury can change your life and during this difficult time, your employer may deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workplace injuries are far too common than many people think. Work-related injuries do not just occur at high-risk workplaces such as mines or construction sites, they also occur in office settings. An injury can change the … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

The Pros and Cons of a Workers’ Compensation Settlement

February 8, 2019May 14, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Should you accept a settlement offer for your worker’s compensation claim? Employees who suffer long-term work-related injuries can negotiate a settlement with the workers’ compensation insurance company. What are the pros and cons of a settlement offer? Types of Workers’ Compensation Settlements Many states allow negotiations for lump-sum settlements for workers’ compensation claims. If an employee … Read more

Updated: February 8, 2019

Claiming Workers Comp for Plantar Fasciitis

August 15, 2024May 12, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Many employees are required to perform physically strenuous work on their jobs, putting them at risk for injury. Such workers are prone to injuries and may have to seek medical treatment and take time off work to recuperate from the injury. The Missouri workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured in the scope of their … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024