Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Certain workers’ compensation cases may become complicated because of the nature of the injury. How can an injured worker win their case? Missouri workers’ compensation lawyers believe that in order to navigate through all the complexities and receive fair compensation for the injury or illness, an injured worker should be aware of their rights under the workers’ compensation … Read more
Work Injuries involving sprains, strains, and muscle tears should be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ compensation covers various injuries and diseases that occur as a result of your work-related responsibilities. It covers both hard tissue and soft tissue injuries. Many of the injuries reported at the workplace are soft tissue injuries, which affect tendons, ligaments, … Read more
Accepting a Lump-sum settlement offer may be tempting. Here are some factors to consider. If a worker gets injured or becomes ill due to their job-related responsibilities, they will generally be entitled to benefits under workers’ compensation. These benefits include compensation for medical bills, wage loss, and death benefits. In certain cases, especially those involving … Read more
Which type of workplace injuries qualify for workers’ comp? When someone gets injured at the workplace, they should immediately report the injury to the supervisor or the employer and seek medical treatment for the injuries. Under workers’ comp law, it is the responsibility of the employer to choose the doctor and get proper medical treatment for … Read more
Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease are generally covered under Workers’ Comp For the purpose of workers compensation, degenerative disc disease and arthritis usually fall into the category of pre-existing injuries. According to Missouri workers’ compensation law, when a work-related injury reactivates, aggravates, or accelerates a person’s degenerative disc disease or arthritis, he/she has a right … Read more
Workers compensation provides benefits to persons injured at the workplace. All injuries that occur in the course and scope of work should be covered under workers compensation. While some injuries might be minor, requiring minimal medical treatment, others can be serious rendering a person disabled for the rest of their life. One of the most … Read more