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Teenagers – Increased Risk of Injury in the Workplace – St Louis Work Comp

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Teenagers are particularly at risk of suffering a workplace injury. Many teenagers take up summer jobs. Of course the extra cash is always welcome but it teaches them a lot too. They learn responsibility and they learn the value of money. You’ll often find they start to spend less money when they’ve had to work … Read more

Can I Refuse Medical Treatment? – St. Louis Workers Comp Attorney

St. Louis man refusing treatment

There are numerous reasons why an injured worker may want to refuse recommended medical treatment or surgery. Everyone has a right to refuse a recommended treatment or surgery. The reasons to refuse treatment could be many, such as phobias, allergies, and apprehensions about taking risks. Whatever the reason is, many injured workers who claim workers … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2024

Workers’ Compensation and SSDI Benefits โ€“ What is the Difference?

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If you have been injured and are unable to work, it can be difficult to work out the complexities of your case. When a person is injured or hurt and is not able to perform their job duties, they are entitled a few different types of financial support. Two of these are workers compensation benefits … Read more

Updated: June 8, 2017

St. Louis Workers Compensation for Entertainers and Live Performers

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Entertainers and live performers can suffer from a wide variety of work-related accidents. Live performances are always entertaining, but the performers often take huge risks while they do their acts. The acrobat could fall from the trapeze, the motorbike stunt man could easily have an accident. It’s this risk that adds to the thrill of … Read more

Updated: June 16, 2017

Accommodating Disability After an Injured Worker Returns to Work

St Louis Work Injury

Any worker with a disability is entitled to accommodations for their new limitations. Workplace injuries can be debilitating and may render a worker temporarily, partially or permanently disabled depending upon the severity of the injuries. Also, depending on the type of disability and its severity, an injured victim might or might not be able to … Read more

Updated: June 16, 2017

Federal Employees are Not Covered by Workers Compensation

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If you’re facing any problems getting the benefits you deserve, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. Workers compensation programs are designed to provide financial support to injured workers. It covers the medical bills and replaces lost wages when the worker suffers an injury at work or becomes ill due to occupational exposure. … Read more

Updated: June 8, 2017