Recent information and news regarding workers’ compensation.
Under certain circumstances, an employer and his insurance company may offer the injured employee a one time, lump-sum payment. This is most often seen with a catastrophic injury where the plaintiff has been left with a total permanent disability. More often than not, the initial offer is substantially less than what would be paid out … Read more
According to OSHA, 6 million workers suffer non-fatal workplace injuries each year. It is important that employees familiarize themselves with the basics of workers’ compensation and understand their rights. It will help them decide the best course of action in case they experience a workplace injury or disease. Here are some answers to a few … Read more
Seek the advice of a workers compensation to attorney BEFORE settling to determine the true value of your claim. Insurance adjustors for workmanโs compensation know that if you were injured on the job, their company will eventually have to fork over the money for your treatment. That is the very nature of no fault 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
Underground mining is a very dangerous job and has one of the highest fatal injury rates out of all U.S. industry. Most are caused by falling rock which is responsible for approximately 500 mining injuries each year. If you are one of these 500 injured in a mining accident you are entitled to workers’ compensation … Read more
Every workers compensation case is unique. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann we focus on YOUR case and what is best for YOU. When you are injured on the job, you and your family need answers fast. In addition to every day living expenses, you will likely have medical bills to pay for. … Read more