Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Nearly every construction site has at least one excavator and they can be dangerous if not used properly. Work-related excavator accidents can cause severe injuries which are sometimes fatal. While workplace safety is a big concern for anyone who works in construction, it becomes even more important when a worker is working with any type of heavy equipment. … Read more
When a worker sustains an eye injury at the workplace, the affects can be devastating. The eyes are a precious gift of nature and we use them for almost everything we do right from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go back to bed at night. When a worker … Read more
Traumatic brain injuries have a lifelong impact on a worker’s ability to work and even perform normal daily activities. Work-related injuries can be painful and result in long periods of disability. Certain injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), have a lifelong impact on a worker’s ability to continue in his or her occupation and even … Read more
Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in work-related accidents. One of the most common workplace accidents that causes injuries are slip and … Read more
If you are a railroad worker and were injured on the job, you no doubt have many questions about your workers compensation benefits. Workers compensation is a system that safeguards the interests of workers who get injured or become ill as a result of a workplace accident or because of the work they do. The … Read more
Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure. In recent years, asbestosis has become more prevalent and litigation and compensation claims related to it have become quite common. There are federal guidelines for employers to reduce asbestos exposure and prevent occupational mesothelioma. Preventing Occupational … Read more