James Hoffmann 
Workers’ comp benefits aren’t designed to last a lifetime. They are awarded to injured workers as a way to help them get better. However, in some cases, workers may be left with incoming medical needs that still need to be addressed. In many cases, workers may be offered a choice when it comes to their … Read more
The opioid crisis is officially considered a national emergency. It’s reported that around 29% of people who are prescribed opioids end up misusing them. How did this happen? Well, the reasons are very complex, but most experts agree that because opioids are so addictive, they may not the most appropriate type of medication for pain … Read more
If you’ve sustained an accident at work and are dealing with a rib fracture, you need medical attention at once. Your rib cage is made up of 12 pairs of ribs, and though these bones are extremely strong to protect all the vital organs that lie behind them, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible to damage … Read more
Moving to a different state is a personal decision for your wellbeing, and the insurance company shouldn’t stop paying the benefits because of it. Workers’ compensation laws in Missouri are meant to help injured workers get better, and allow them to go back to work. However, for a lot of these people, that’s not an … Read more
These myths ultimately work against you, either by preventing you from filing a claim, to begin with, or giving a wrong idea of how the entire process works. Like any set of laws, workers’ compensation laws aren’t exactly easy reading. What’s more, even if you have a good understanding of the law on paper when … Read more
Scarring and disfigurement injuries can be painful both physically and emotionally. Scarring or disfigurement can be extremely painful injuries, not just from a physical standpoint. A lot of these injuries can leave workers with permanent emotional or mental issues as they try to cope with them. But, the question begs, are these types of injuries … Read more