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How to Maximize Your Workersโ€™ Compensation Settlement in Missouri

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Injured at work in Missouri? Learn how to maximize your workersโ€™ comp settlement, avoid mistakes, and secure the full benefits you deserve. Get a FREE case review! If you have been injured at work in Missouri, you may be wondering how to ensure you receive the full workersโ€™ compensation benefits you are entitled to. Insurance … Read more

Updated: March 24, 2025

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals at Work: Understanding Your Rights

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Under Missouri workers’ compensation law, employees who suffer work-related illnesses from toxic chemical exposure are entitled to benefits. Exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace can have serious, long-term health consequences. Manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and healthcare workers face daily risks of inhaling, touching, or ingesting hazardous substances. If you have been exposed to toxic chemicals … Read more

Updated: February 20, 2025

Why Missouriโ€™s โ€˜Exclusive Remedyโ€™ Rule Could Affect Your Case

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If you were injured on the job and your employer or insurance company denies or delays your claim, donโ€™t navigate the process alone. Missouriโ€™s โ€œExclusive Remedyโ€ Rule is critical to workersโ€™ compensation law. It establishes that workersโ€™ compensation is their only legal recourse against their employer when an employee is injured on the job. In … Read more

Updated: February 19, 2025

Does Workersโ€™ Compensation Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?

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If your pre-existing condition has worsened due to work and youโ€™re struggling with a denied claim, contact us today. Workersโ€™ compensation is designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees injured or ill due to their jobs. However, many workers wonder: Can you receive workersโ€™ compensation if you have a pre-existing condition? The short … Read more

Updated: February 19, 2025

How to Protect Your Mental Health After a Workplace Injury

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Anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation are common after an injury, particularly when coupled with financial stress or uncertainty about returning to work. Experiencing a workplace injury can impact more than just your physical health. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we understand that the emotional and psychological effects of a work-related injury … Read more

Updated: January 25, 2025

Delivery Drivers: What to Do if Youโ€™re Injured on the Job

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Delivery drivers face numerous risks daily, from navigating busy roads to lifting heavy packages and working under tight deadlines. These challenges can expose you to various injuries that may impact your ability to work. If youโ€™re injured on the job, itโ€™s essential to understand your rights and the steps to protect yourself. At the Law … Read more

Updated: January 17, 2025