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Steps to Take When an Insurance Doctor Denies Your Work-Related Injury

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Facing a denial from an insurance doctor can be frustrating, but you have options. Here’s how to navigate this challenge and protect your rights to workers’ compensation benefits. When an insurance doctor denies your work-related injury, it can feel like you’ve hit a roadblock in your recovery. However, this setback doesn’t have to be the … Read more

Updated: October 16, 2024

How to Document Workplace Injury Pain Symptoms for Workers’ Comp

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Contact a workers’ compensation attorney immediately after an injury to protect your rights and ensure proper documentation of all symptoms. Take These Steps Immediately After Your Workplace Injury The moments following a workplace injury are crucial for your workers’ compensation claim. Your first step should be contacting a St. Louis workers compensation attorney who can … Read more

Updated: October 23, 2024

Missouri Workers’ Comp Eligibility for 1099 Contractors

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Navigating workers’ compensation for 1099 contractors in Missouri can be complex. Here are the eligibility rules and options for independent workers. In Missouri, 1099 contractors are generally considered independent contractors rather than employees. This classification can significantly impact their eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Unlike traditional employees, independent contractors typically aren’t covered under an employer’s … Read more

Updated: November 7, 2024

Can Your Employer Require Medical Appointments Outside Work Hours?

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Missouri workers’ compensation rules give employers significant control over medical care, but there are important limits on scheduling requirements. Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, employers and insurance carriers maintain substantial control over medical treatment following a workplace injury. This includes the right to select medical providers and schedule appointments. However, this control isn’t absolute, and … Read more

Updated: October 23, 2024

How Job Changes Affect Your Missouri Workers’ Comp Benefits

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Job changes can impact Missouri workers’ comp benefits. Here’s how you can navigate this complex process and protect your rights. If you’re dealing with a work-related injury in Missouri, understanding how job changes affect your workers’ compensation benefits is crucial. At The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped countless clients navigate these complex … Read more

Understanding Health Insurance Coverage During Workers’ Compensation

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Learn how Missouri workers’ compensation affects your health insurance benefits, including who’s responsible for coverage and what happens if you leave your job. When you’re injured on the job in Missouri and receive workers’ compensation benefits, maintaining your health insurance coverage becomes a critical concern. Missouri law provides specific protections for injured workers, but the … Read more

Updated: October 23, 2024