Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
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
Someย truckers mayย not be awareย that they are not considered an โemployeeโ under Missouriย workersโ compensation law. Aย truckย driver mayย mistakenly believe that he or sheย is an employee of a company, because they are at the service of that company and do not work anywhere apart from that company.ย If a trucker suffers any work-related injury, he or she may assumeย eligibilityย forย workersโ … 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
If your work comp benefits have been stoppedย and you still need medical care, a St. Louis work compย attorney can help you. Workers’ย compensation benefits are specifically designed to help both the Missouri employee and theย employer. The employee is protected from expensive medical costs resulting from a work-related injury, while theย employer is protected from potentialย lawsuits. Reaching Maximum … Read more