Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Workers injured at their workplace are entitled to disability benefits under the Missouri workers compensation system. Permanent partial disability means that the worker’s injury affects his ability to do certain work or jobs but he/she is still able to work in some capacity. On the other hand, permanent total disability means that the worker is … Read more
Employees in the healthcare industry are being injured on the job at a higher rate then any other industry. Missouri workers in the healthcare industry may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a vested interest in their jobs. Recent studies have shown that employees in this sector are … Read more
Occupational diseases are conditions that occur over time as a direct result of an activity that is a part of your daily work requirements. The treatment of occupational diseases are eligible to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If it has become difficult to determine if a condition is indeed a direct result of your employment, you may need the … Read more
Missouri firefighters are a brave and elite group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others. This is an occupation in which each man and woman selflessly puts themselves in dangerous situations with potentially tragic consequences. A firefighter who has been injured in the line of … Read more
Workers who have suffered an injury in a welding accident may qualify for Missouri workers compensation benefits. In many industries, cutters, brazers, solders, and welders are used to weld together metal parts. According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, there were 337,300 welders working in the U.S. Of them, 61% … Read more
There are thousands of different types of machinery and equipment that are used in a work environment, exposing work to many potential injuries. A worker who suffers work-related injuries is typically not allowed to file a lawsuit against the employer; however, the injured employee may claim benefits under the workers’ compensation system. If the injury has occurred as a result … Read more