Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Falling from a roof while on the job is a common workplace injury. If you have suffered a fall injury at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Falls from roofs are one of the most common accidents reported in the construction industry, and sometimes they are fatal. In order to prevent these … Read more
Exposure to dangerous chemicals in the workplace can cause serious health problems either immediately or over a period of time. Recently, an accidental chemical leak at a food and beverage manufacturing unit in Kansas released toxic gases that proved injurious to the health of many workers. The mixture of sodium hypochlorite and sulfuric acid injured … Read more
Security guards are often the first ones to reach the scene of an incident. During the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers, thirty-three security guards died in the line of duty. Security guards act as deterrents, who observe the situation and report suspicious behavior, unarmed. They are often at risk of injury when dealing … Read more
A worker can receive both workers compensation and social security disability benefits if he/she qualifies for both. They are separate programs! While Missouri workers compensation is a state program, social security administration is a federal program. The criteria for workers compensation are different than the criteria used to determine whether the worker is totally disabled … Read more
Workplace dangers exist in many industries across the U.S., including hidden hazards that employers may not think about. An invisible danger present in some workplaces is combustible dust. It is a serious workplace hazard that lurks in many warehouses and manufacturing facilities, posing a serious health risk to workers. According to the U.S. Chemical Safety and … Read more
Protect your legal rights by speaking with an attorney as soon as possible following a work-related accident. When you get injured in a workplace accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Among the most important reasons, is that the accident could have caused serious internal injuries. Internal organ damage can be very serious, and has … Read more