Kansas City work injury lawyer James M. Hoffmann discusses why injured workers should file for workers compensation. Under the Missouri workers compensation system, an injured worker is entitled to medical benefits, and also disability benefits if … [Read more...] about Why Injured Workers Should File for Workers’ Compensation
Workers Compensation: Construction Accidents
Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces. Falling objects, heavy equipment, and faulty scaffolding make the working environment hazardous for the construction workers. Every year, thousands of workers get injured and even killed at … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation: Construction Accidents
Answers To Common Workers Compensation Questions
Workers often have doubts and questions related to workers compensation that only an expert can answer. The workers' compensation system safeguards the interests of employees injured in the workplace. It provides for medical expenses and disability … [Read more...] about Answers To Common Workers Compensation Questions
How Can an Attorney Help in Workers Compensation Claims?
An already injured and emotionally shattered worker may find it hard to comprehend the complex laws and procedures governing workers compensation. Workers compensation law provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries or become ill at the … [Read more...] about How Can an Attorney Help in Workers Compensation Claims?
How Would My Workers Compensation Case Proceed?
Anyone who is injured or becomes sick while performing their duties at the workplace is entitled to workers compensation. Injured employees can seek medical benefits and wage loss benefits under workers compensation. Kansas City Missouri workers … [Read more...] about How Would My Workers Compensation Case Proceed?
When Workers Compensation Refuses to Provide Medical Treatment
The workers' compensation system gives the right to an injured worker to claim medical treatment from their employer or the insurance company. However, there could be some situations in which the insurance company simply refuses to provide medical … [Read more...] about When Workers Compensation Refuses to Provide Medical Treatment