Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that a worker performs. Injuries that develop over a period of time are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. Lower back injuries are one of the most common injuries that workers suffer. Unfortunately, medical professionals often misdiagnose a back … Read more
A large number of people today hold two jobs just to make ends meet. How will the bills get paid if you are injured at one of your jobs? Workers’ compensation laws in Missouri provide benefits to employees suffering from work-related injuries. Workers may receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage if they are unable to work because … Read more
Will you receive workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured on the job as a result of horseplay with co-workers? Missouri law states that injuries resulting from a work-related task will be eligible for compensation; whereas, those sustained in horseplay may not be. Employers and insurance companies, while investigating work-related injuries, always check whether any horseplay was … Read more
What happens when you are hurt while on a break required by your employer? Workers’ compensation is set up to protect you when you are hurt at work, but there are also laws in place to protect Missouri employees in other ways. For example, your employer must allow for you to take a certain number of … Read more
Proving permanent disability in a workers’ compensation claim may be difficult. Some workers’ compensation claims are related to a work-related injury which in time heals, allowing the employee to return to work. However, other injuries are more permanent. If your employer is denying your claim for permanent disability, speak with a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney. The attorney can help you appeal … Read more
Safety training programs and rules are designed to protect employees from injury while on the job reduce workers’ compensation claims. In an effort to cut costs on workers’ compensation insurance and claims, many businesses adopt rules and policies designed to protect their employee’s from being injured. No plan, no matter how well thought out, is without … Read more