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Workers’ Comp Claim Denied? 5 Steps to Appeal in Missouri

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At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we have helped injured workers in Missouri recover their rightful benefits. Schedule an appointment today. Receiving a workers’ compensation denial can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when dealing with medical bills and lost wages. However, a denial does not mean the end of your case. In Missouri, … Read more

Updated: February 19, 2025

Missouri Workers’ Comp Claim Denied? Here’s What to Do Next

Don’t let a workers’ comp denial stop you. Learn how to appeal your claim, gather the right evidence, and fight for the benefits you deserve in Missouri. Having your workers’ compensation claim denied can feel devastating, especially when you’re dealing with mounting medical bills and lost wages. However, a denial doesn’t mean the end of … Read more

How to Appeal an Adverse Workers’ Comp Decision

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Seeking the guidance of a skilled workers’ compensation attorney can assist you in filing an appeal and obtaining the complete and equitable compensation you deserve. When you’ve suffered a work-related injury, the last thing you want is to have your workers’ compensation claim denied or minimized. Unfortunately, adverse decisions are all too common. But a … Read more

Updated: August 28, 2023

Injured at Work – How to Defeat an Employer’s “Equal Exposure” Defense

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If you were injured at work but your claim is being denied by your employer or their insurance company due to “equal exposure,” contact our law office today! Workers’ compensation laws are supposed to protect the worker injured at work or in the scope of their employment. However, in 2005, Missouri workers’ compensation laws changed … Read more

Updated: May 12, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp Survivor Benefits & Life Insurance?

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If you are a spouse or dependent of a worker who has died on the job in Missouri, the process of understanding the compensation to which you’re entitled can be difficult.  A common topic brought up with St. Louis work injury attorneys is the difference between workers’ compensation benefits and life insurance benefits. Many people … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2024

Reasons Why Your Work Injury Claim May Be Denied

Workers’ compensation benefits are often denied, even when they are legitimate work injury claims. Whether you’ve already had a claim denied and are working with a St. Louis work injury attorney to file an appeal, or you are simply curious about the reasons that workers’ compensation claims can be denied, you’re in the right place. … Read more

Updated: July 30, 2020