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5 Things to Do After a Work Injury

5 things to do after a work injury

The moment after a work injury can be very hectic, but if you have a plan in place, you can handle it with relative ease. The moments after a workplace injury can be very confusing. This kind of event is generally not something people plan for, so when it happens, they aren’t quite know what … Read more

Updated: July 14, 2018

When to Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer

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If you have been injured on the job, it is an excellent idea to speak with a work injury lawyer to protect your legal right to workers comp. If you own and operate a company in the state of Missouri that employs more than five workers, then you are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. … Read more

What is Self-Employed Workers Compensation Insurance?

Work Comp Lawyers St. Louis

If you thought you were covered by workers’ compensation insurance but are now being told you aren’t, contact a St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer. In Missouri, it is a state law that any business who employs more than five employees carry workers’ compensation insurance. For those in the construction business, that number drops to one. … Read more

Updated: May 31, 2018

Can I Still Get Workers Compensation If I Was at Fault?

injured missouri worker being helped by fellow worker

Unlike personal injury claims, workers’ compensation is not guided by the law of negligence. If you have been injured while working in the state of Missouri, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits as long as you were working under the authority and the scope of your position. Workers Comp is a type of coverage that … Read more

Updated: March 27, 2018

The Difference Between Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Claims

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If you have been injured at your place of employment, it is important to understand the difference between a workers compensation claim & a personal injury claim. It is mandatory in Missouri for any company or employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is the type of insurance that covers a worker if they are … Read more

Updated: February 27, 2018

Federal Employees are Not Covered by Workers Compensation

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If you’re facing any problems getting the benefits you deserve, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. Workers compensation programs are designed to provide financial support to injured workers. It covers the medical bills and replaces lost wages when the worker suffers an injury at work or becomes ill due to occupational exposure. … Read more

Updated: June 8, 2017