Tag: knee injury

4 Things Considered When Approving Knee Replacement Surgery After a Work Injury

January 24, 2022 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Before paying for knee surgery, there are several things your employer’s insurance company will take into consideration. Imagine you were involved in a workplace accident and suffered an injury that requires knee replacement surgery. Will the workers’ comp cover your surgery? Fortunately, Missouri’s workers’ comp generally covers most necessary medical procedures, including surgery. However, before … Read more

Missouri Workers Compensation Benefits for a Dislocated Kneecap

October 24, 2019October 7, 2019 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

st. louis worker with dislocated kneecap

A dislocated kneecap can be a superficial injury that heals on its own, but it can also impose a need for more medical intervention. It can often occur as a result of a direct blow to the knee or a sudden change in walking direction when your leg is planted to the ground. A dislocated … Read more

Updated: October 24, 2019

How to Manage Work-Related Chronic Knee Issues

November 6, 2018 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

If you’re an injured worker with chronic knee issues, you should know that there are many options out there that can help you get better. One of the tragedies that work injury attorneys often sees is people who suffer from lingering injuries. What happens is that they think their issues will go away with treatment, … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2018

Torn Knee Ligament Injuries – St. Louis Work Injury Attorney

October 13, 2017October 9, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Knee injuries are quite common in the construction, manufacturing or any other industry that requires manual labor. The knee is the largest weight bearing joint in the human body. There are four ligaments in our knee. If a tendon ruptures or rips, we cannot straighten or extend the knee. Knee injuries are quite common in … Read more

Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Injury-Induced Chondromalacia

June 12, 2024September 14, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Workplace injuries are more common than we think—these injuries, particularly those requiring hospitalization and surgery. Injuries can lead to high medical expenses, wage loss, etc. Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Apart from causing pain and discomfort, they can affect daily activities, making … Read more

Updated: June 12, 2024

Will Workers Compensation Cover My Knee Replacement Surgery?

March 11, 2022July 15, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

If you’ve suffered a knee injury at work, it can cause you a lot of serious problems and make it difficult to perform your job. If you have suffered a knee injury, you may find it hard to walk and it could prevent you from lifting anything, from using equipment, or climbing a ladder. You … Read more

Updated: March 11, 2022