Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
The worker’s compensation program is designed to safeguard the interests of injured workers and to compensate them if they are injured at the workplace. All injuries occurring “out of the course of employment” may be covered under the worker’s compensation system. However, the type of injuries covered under worker’s compensation may differ from state to state. It … Read more
From the time you are involved in a workplace accident there are certain steps you have to take to ensure you receive full compensation. Any misstep could lead to a denial of your claim. You should familiarize yourself with these steps beforehand to be prepared in the event you are injured at work. If your … Read more
Workman’s compensation insurance dictates that any business that retains five or more employees carry workman’s compensation insurance with some exceptions. For certain types of industry where the risk of injury is high, like trucking and construction, they will try and circumvent that law by hiring either independent contractors or people who are willing to work … Read more
Amputation injuries are not only a devastating injury with lifelong consequences, they are also very expensive to treat. The US Department of Labor reports that about half of all amputation injuries take place in the manufacturing industry. It also states that this type of workplace injury is more likely to occur with the use of … Read more
It is not unreasonable to expect that during the course of a work day, an employee may stop and take some time out to attend to personal matters. If an accident occurs during this time, the question may arise if the injuries sustained are covered by the employer’s workman’s compensation insurance. It is not uncommon … Read more
A frequently asked question by employees is whether or not an injury is covered if they are on a scheduled break from work. The answer to this is complex. The location where the accident took place and the type of break will usually determine if it is compensable. If you are being denied benefits because … Read more