James M. Hoffmann

James M. Hoffmann is a St. Louis law firm focused exclusively on Missouri workers’ compensation. For more than 30 years, Attorney Hoffmann has represented injured workers, providing direct access to the lawyer handling each case from the initial consultation through settlement or hearing. The firm offers free consultations and charges no fee unless it recovers compensation.

Its services include guidance and representation for accepted or denied claims, settlement reviews, hearings, and workplace injury cases. The firm handles injuries affecting the shoulder, back, neck, spine, knee, hip, hand, wrist, and other areas, as well as brain injuries, hearing loss, amputations, repetitive trauma, and occupational disease. It also assists workers dealing with company doctors, independent medical examinations, return-to-work restrictions, and insurance surveillance.

Before a case settles, the firm evaluates potential needs such as future medical treatment, home or vehicle modifications, in-home care, permanent restrictions, and lost earning capacity. Hoffmann describes the practice as trial-focused, using expert witnesses and case preparation to pursue fair outcomes for workers across industries including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, transportation, law enforcement, and government.