Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
What are your legal options if a co-worker has deliberately caused you injury while at work? You may choose to take legal action against a co-worker whose deliberate action has resulted in your work-related injury. A lawsuit may be filed if your co-worker breached the rules of the company, initiated a brawl, or was involved in criminal activities that … Read more
Living with work-related paralysis presents not only physical challenges, but heavy financial burdens as well. Injuries resulting in paralysis is more common than you may think. According to statistics, 1 in 50 people are living with some form of paralysis. When the paralysis is because of a work-related injury, the injured employee not only has the … Read more
Employers and employees can work together to prevent work-related injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed that more than four million employees suffer from severe work-related illnesses or injuries across the United States every year. OSHA also indicated that work-related injuries result in the death of over twelve employees every day. This is … Read more
Workers in the excavation industry face many dangers, including death. There are numerous hazards and risks associated with the excavation and trenching profession. There have been hundreds of fatalities because of collapsed trenches. According to statistics, the excavation industry has the highest fatal injury rate. Various agencies work to educate and monitor employers to provide the … Read more
How will your workers’ compensation claim affect your Social Security Disability benefits? There are instances when injured employees are eligible for both Social Security and workers’ compensation benefits. However, they cannot collect all of the benefits provided by Social Security and workers’ compensation simultaneously. In many instances, Social Security lowers Social Security Disability Insurance or … Read more
Studies indicate that benzene exposure increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. Benzene is among the most commonly used chemicals in United States. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It is present in its natural state in gasoline and crude oil and is used as a starter material for various … Read more