James M. Hoffmann

Missouri workers' compensation, exclusively, for 30+ years. Accepted and denied claims, serious injuries, employer disputes. [phone]

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Hurt at work in Missouri? The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann has handled workers' compensation cases exclusively for 30+ years. Accepted or denied claim, we prepare every case as if it will be tried. Free consultation: [phone]
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How much is a shoulder, a hand, or a back worth under Missouri workers' comp? The state assigns weeks to each body part, and the 2026 rate math decides the number. Full body parts chart with worked examples: https://t.co/ovFiMCLOk2

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Employer says you weren't wearing a harness, so no benefits? Missouri law puts the burden on them to prove it first, and even then a reduction is not a denial. What the safety-rule defense really means for your claim: https://t.co/gBA3wqPp4q

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A St. Louis carpenter sent three written demands for surgery. The employer never answered. The hearing judge and the Commission excused the silence. The Missouri Court of Appeals did not: about $248,000 in denied medical bills, reversed and sent back to be awarded.
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Your employer gets two options when you demand treatment for a work injury in Missouri: authorize it, or ignore it and risk paying for the care you get on your own. There is no "we're still evaluating." A September 2026 Court of Appeals ruling in one of our cases made that clear.
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"Maximum medical improvement" sounds like good news. In a Missouri workers' comp case it means three things happen at once: the checks stop, a rating gets assigned, and the insurer starts pricing your claim. What changes at MMI and how to dispute it:
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"What is my case worth?" is the first question every injured worker asks. A Missouri workers' comp settlement is built from three inputs: your wage rate, your disability rating, and the body part schedule. How the math works:
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Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your claim may be classified as permanent partial or permanent total disability. The difference changes how benefits are calculated. What each means under Missouri workers' comp:
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A traumatic brain injury rarely resolves the way a broken bone does. Some of the highest costs show up months or years later, and insurers often miss them. What a TBI claim should account for:
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Missouri is an at-will state, but firing a worker for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal. What employers can and cannot do while you recover from a work injury:
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Months of follow-ups, therapy, and testing add up to a lot of driving. In many Missouri workers' comp cases, that mileage is a reimbursable cost. How travel reimbursement works and what to track:
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The insurer's doctor authorized your back surgery and it didn't work. That claim is already accepted, and what happens next often matters more than the surgery itself. Future medical, restrictions, and settlement value:
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Missouri workers' comp does not automatically provide retraining or job placement when a work injury keeps you from your old job. What vocational rehabilitation actually covers, and when it may be available:
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Hurt on the job? Insurance companies want to pay you less than you deserve.

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How a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Can Help Maximize Your Settlement in St. Louis https://t.co/ZfSubVBdwO #stlouis #Lawyers

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Can my employer cancel my health insurance, or require me to pay it, while I’m off for a work comp injury? https://t.co/SycHGppsZq

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I just published The Top 10 Occupational Hazards in 2024 and How to Avoid Them https://t.co/POpYhahoAU

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4 Common Transportation Industry Hazards https://t.co/k8gmcwPjfW #stlouis #attorney

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Options If You Have a Bad Experience with a Work Comp-Approved Doctor https://t.co/pvTKl0efcK #stlouis #attorney

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Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself From Blue Light at Work https://t.co/kSQ3XHqR3v #stlouis #attorney