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Is It Legal for Workersโ€™ Comp to Spy on You in Missouri?

Surveillance doesnโ€™t mean your case is doomed, but you need to be cautious. Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. If you’re receiving workersโ€™ compensation benefits or have filed a claim in Missouri, you might wonderโ€”can they spy on me? It may sound paranoid, but in reality, surveillance is a common tactic used … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

What Happens if Your Doctor Clears You But Your Employer Disagrees?

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Cleared by your doctor, but your employer wonโ€™t let you return to work? Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann Today. Being injured on the job is stressful enoughโ€”but the return-to-work process can add even more frustration, especially when your doctor clears you to go back, but your employer disagrees. So, what happens next? … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

Third-Party Claims in Missouri Workers’ Compensation Cases

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Sometimes, a third partyโ€”someone other than your employerโ€”may be responsible for your injury. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who suffer workplace injuries. When a third party is involved, you may have the right to file a third-party claim and receive workersโ€™ comp benefits. A third-party claim allows you to … Read more

Updated: April 8, 2025

How Long Do You Have to File a Workersโ€™ Comp Claim in MO?

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If youโ€™ve been injured on the job in Missouri, one of the most critical things to understand is the workersโ€™ comp filing deadlines. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to benefits, including medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability compensation. So, how long do you have to file a workersโ€™ comp claim in Missouri? … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

What If My Employer Wonโ€™t File My Workersโ€™ Comp Claim?

If your employer wonโ€™t file your workersโ€™ compensation claim, you can still protect your rights and get the benefits you deserve. When you’re injured on the job in Missouri, you have the right to workers’ compensation benefits, including medical coverage, lost wages, and disability payments. However, what happens when your employer refuses to file your … Read more

Updated: February 20, 2025

Signs You’re Returning to Work Too Soon After a Workplace Injury

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If you’re feeling pressured to return to work too soon, or if you’ve already returned and are experiencing difficulties, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. We understand how stressful the recovery process can be after a workplace injury. Many workers feel pressuredโ€”whether by employers, financial concerns, or internal guiltโ€”to return to work quickly. … Read more

Updated: January 25, 2025