We are St. Louis Workers Compensation Lawyers that have recovered over $50,000,000 for our clients. Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for injured St. Louis workers.
Coal mining is a dangerous occupation that could cause many different types of injuries and disease to those employed. Most commonly known are lung diseases like black lung or injuries sustained in a cave in. With the heavy machinery involved and tight quarters, there are dozens of other ways a coal miner can be injured. … Read more
Communicating issues to an employer is generally better than an employer only being informed through paperwork. Employers are required to maintain workersโ compensation insurance for their employees. They must do so not only to protect their employees in the event of injury, but also to protect themselves. Injured employees should receive medical care and potentially … Read more
Workersโ compensation fraud perpetrated by employers is a big problem, both for injured workers, the state – who in many cases assumes the cost of care for workers, and for the employer. Workers’ compensation fraud also impacts other businesses that are not committing fraud, as their insurance costs will be raised to compensate for the … Read more