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Understanding Your Options When Benefits Are Stopped

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Have your workers’ compensation benefits been suspended before you are ready to return to work? Workers’ compensation is a system that relies on insurance companies to bear the burden of the cost of the medical care and any other benefits provided. As a result, this adds a third-party into the mix who is often reluctant to … Read more

Updated: July 1, 2015

Filing a Workers Compensation Lawsuit in Missouri

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If you have been injured on the job you are likely entitled to workers compensation benefits under Missouri law. Missouri workers compensation typically does not allow for a direct lawsuit against an employer except under very specific circumstances. A workers compensation attorney can help you in understanding those circumstances and building a case that meets the criteria. … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2015

Forklift Accidents & Missouri Workers’ Compensation Claims

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The malfunctioning of a forklift at work or the inability of a worker to safely operate the forklift can cause serious work-related injuries. Workplace accidents are an unfortunate reality faced by workers all over the United States. There are classes of workers such as construction and manufacturing workers that are more prone to workplace accidents. … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Does a Prosthetic Device Reduce Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

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The use of a prosthetic device should not diminish the fact that you have been left disabled by a work-related accident. In determining the amount owed to an employee who has been injured at work, certain mathematical equations are used in conjunction with the percent of disability a physician assigns an injury. The higher the percentage of … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Are Victims of Workplace Violence Entitled to Workers’ Compensation?

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Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects hundreds of Missouri workers each year. Workplace violence can occur in any type of workplace. If you were assaulted at work, you may be entitled to compensation for monetary damages. Talk with an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation attorney from The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann to find out … Read more

Updated: October 16, 2019

How Will a Pre-Existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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When injured on the job, one of the first things the insurance company may ask is if you have been treated for a similar injury in the past. This is especially prevalent when the injury is one that has developed over time, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. If evidence is found that this may be a … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019