Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
If you have injured your knee on the job and are being denied benefits, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. The knee is the largest joint in the body and is quite complicated. The knee supports nearly all of the weight of the body. It is susceptible to both acute injury and the … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries, not just the ones the insurance company wants to accept. Shoulder injuries are a common occupational hazard. Although OSHA has established a set of safety guidelines for workers to follow, accidents can and do happen. It is also the nature of the job that can … Read more
Getting help from a St. Louis workers compensation attorney is extremely important when you are injured on the job… Preexisting conditions can complicate workers’ compensation claims in various ways. An injury that predates an on the job injury can affect the outcome or the amount of damages an individual can receive from a workers compensation … Read more
Many people think that unless the neck injury is very serious, it is not necessary to file a workers compensation claim. The neck can be subject to a variety of injuries while on the job. They can be minor injuries such as muscle strains and ligament tears. Some injuries are more serious such as damage … Read more
The Texas Supreme Court Eliminates Workers Rights To File Bad Faith Claim Suits A Houston attorney, Michael Doyle has been fighting for the Texas Supreme Court to revisit one decision that has serious negative implications for employees who need the option of suing workers’ compensation insurance companies that act in bad faith. When an insurance … Read more
The Governor’s March 2012 Vetoes. Restrictions to Missouri workers’ compensation laws in recent months have been making waves and even causing confusion. In March, Governor Nixon vetoed one piece of legislation that changed the workers’ compensation system and another bill related to workplace discrimination. People have regarded these decisions as being hostile to Missouri workers … Read more