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.
How will your workers’ compensation claim affect your Social Security Disability benefits? There are instances when injured employees are eligible for both Social Security and workersโ compensation benefits. However, they cannot collect all of the benefits provided by Social Security and workersโ compensation simultaneously. In many instances, Social Security lowers Social Security Disability Insurance or … Read more
An employee who sustains a work-related injury resulting in a lost limb may be facingย extreme physical and financial challenges. The workersโ compensation system generally uses a pre-determined method in calculating the compensation to be provided to an injured employee for a specified period of time. These workers’ compensation claims are complex, and they greatly benefit … Read more
Compensation for spine and head injuries are not easy to negotiate. It is essential to get medical and legal assistance if you sustain a work-related spine or head injury. Although getting medical treatment should be a priority to prevent aggravation of the injury, you may also consider consulting with an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible … Read more
An employer may deny a workers’ compensation claim on the grounds that the injury is really a pre-exisiting condition. Pre-existing conditions are medical conditions or illnesses that you have been previously diagnosed with and treated for. When a pre-existing condition is brought up in a workers’ย compensation claim, it is usually because an accident or repetitive … Read more
When is an injured employee allowed to file a civil lawsuit against their employer? The workersโ compensation law requires employers to provide compensation to employees injured while working. All private and federal employees are covered by the federal or state workersโ compensation laws. An injured employeeย cannot file a lawsuit for damages due to work-related injuries … Read more
Exposure to asbestos puts employees at high risk for serious work-related illnesses. What steps should employers have in place to protect their employees? Mesothelioma is anย occupational illness that is caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals at the workplace. Employers are trying hard to prevent mesothelioma related lawsuits, and on the other hand, thousands of employees … Read more