Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Sometimes, a third partyโsomeone other than your employerโmay be responsible for your injury. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who suffer workplace injuries. When a third party is involved, you may have the right to file a third-party claim and receive workersโ comp benefits. A third-party claim allows you to … Read more
If youโve been injured on the job in Missouri, one of the most critical things to understand is the workersโ comp filing deadlines. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to benefits, including medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability compensation. So, how long do you have to file a workersโ comp claim in Missouri? … Read more
At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we fight for injured workers across Missouri and help them secure maximum compensation. Work-related hearing loss is one of the most common occupational hazards, yet many workers donโt realize they may be eligible for workersโ compensation benefits. If youโve developed hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to … Read more
Getting injured at work is stressful enoughโbut what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying compensation benefits? Getting injured at work is stressful enoughโbut what if your employer lies about your injury to avoid paying workersโ compensation benefits? Unfortunately, some employers mislead, deny, or manipulate the facts to protect their interests and … Read more
Missouri workers’ comp laws protect injured workers, but insurers and employers often make the process challenging. If youโve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may assume that workersโ compensation benefits are guaranteed. Unfortunately, misconceptions and misinformation often lead workers to make costly mistakes that delay or disqualify them from receiving benefits. If youโve … Read more
Is your Missouri workers’ comp claim “under investigation”? Here’s how to protect your rights and avoid denied benefits. After suffering a workplace injury in Missouri, you expect the workers’ compensation system to provide prompt medical care and financial support. However, many injured workers instead hear that their claim is “under investigation” or “pending investigation”โleaving them … Read more