Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
The Missouri second injury fund applies to workers with a pre-existing injury who sustain a second workplace injury or illness. The second injury fund (SIF) is a state run program that was initially intended to encourage employers to hire disabled veterans. The idea was that if a disabled worker got injured on the job, the … Read more
Restaurant work can be dangerous work. Within the food services industry, there are a wide variety of jobs, and all workers in this sector are exposed to some risks and can potentially be injured. Restaurant Workers and Risk of Injury The restaurant enviornment and the specific job that a worker performs in the restaurant determine … Read more
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work. Construction workers use a variety of power tools and heavy equipment, making construction sites one of the most dangerous workplaces. Construction workers face many risks and are prone to a variety of work-related injuries. Many injuries are serious in nature and require extensive treatment and time … Read more
Although smoke-free workplace laws have reduced much of the exposure to secondhand smoke, it continues to be a problem for some St. Louis workers. If a non-smoker becomes sick because of environmental tobacco smoke in the workplace, he/she may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Workers may receive workers compensation benefits if they can prove that the use … Read more
Some truckers may not be aware that they are not considered an “employee” under Missouri workers’ compensation law. A truck driver may mistakenly believe that he or she is an employee of a company, because they are at the service of that company and do not work anywhere apart from that company. If a trucker suffers any work-related injury, he or she may assume eligibility for workers’ … Read more
Chemical plant fires that capture national attention are one of several hundred accidents that happen every year. Every year we hear in the news of at least one chemical plant fire or explosion. However, the accidents that capture national attention are just one of several hundred accidents that take place every year. Chemical plant workers face this risk … Read more