Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
In Missouri, every employer who employs more than five employees is required to have workers compensation insurance, or they can choose to be self- insured. In the construction sector, workers compensation insurance is required even if only one person is employed. Whenever an employee becomes injured or ill at the workplace, they may be entitled to benefits under workers … Read more
Workers compensation law safeguards the interests of employees who become injured or ill at the workplace. Depending on the extent of an injury, the employee may be entitled to benefits under workers compensation. Missouri workers compensation attorneys believe that there is a lot of confusion among workers as to how much they will receive for workers … Read more
Generally, workers’ compensation covers all injuries sustained during the course and scope of employment. However, some situations such as those mentioned below can be quite tricky. St. Louis worker comp attorney have offered advice for injured workers. Company Events Quite often, the employer organizes events outside of the workplace such as picnics, parties, and outdoor meetings. … Read more
Workers’ compensation covers all the medical treatment costs for the injuries sustained at the workplace. The employer or the insurance company designates a doctor, who provides medical treatment for the injuries. However, if the injured worker is not satisfied with the treatment, they can bear the expenses and seek a second opinion. The second doctor … Read more
Missouri workers’ compensation provides for the needs of employees injured at the workplace. Injured workers can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and disability. However, not many employees are aware of their rights under workers compensation and do not understand the claims procedure. St. Louis workplace accident lawyers inform us that they come across … Read more
If an employee gets injured during the course and scope of their work, they can claim benefits under the workers’ compensation program. An employee can claim disability benefits and compensation for loss of wages and medical expenses. However, there are chances that the employer may dispute the workers’ compensation claim. The employer can deny or dispute … Read more