If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we’ve helped many clients navigate the workers’ comp process. While every case is unique, here are the general steps to take when seeking workers’ compensation. Report Your Injury Immediately The … Read more
If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation can be challenging. One crucial aspect of many workers’ comp cases is permanent partial disability (PPD). As experienced St. Louis workers’ compensation attorneys, we’re here to help you understand PPD, how it’s determined, and what it could mean for your … Read more
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
The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann settled a case for an injured Missouri concrete worker. A Missouri concrete worker suffered a December 1, 2004, on the job knee injury. The employee was working for a concrete company when he slipped off of a porch and injured his right knee. The Employer/Insurer provided care through … Read more
The employer claimed it should not have to pay permanent total disability to injured woman who refused to quit smoking. An interesting precedent was set by a case settled in August, 2013. A worker became injured at work while lifting some books. The injury necessitated back surgery, which she had, but she was unable to … Read more
When you become injured while on the job there are a lot of questions that will need to be answered. Most people do not think about workers’ compensation until they experience a workplace injury. But it is a good idea for employees to be aware of what their employer’s workers’ comp policy is and what … Read more