Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Car accident lawsuits against large corporations are even more difficult. We see employee car accidents all the time such as when a work van or truck hits another car or someone hits your car and the person who gets out is wearing a work uniform. In St. Louis, employers are liable for the car accidents … Read more
Injuries like strains, sprains, breaks, or fractures, can require a significant amount of recovery time. People oftentimes take being able to do their job and go about their daily activities for granted. Having the full use of our hands and feet is something that we take for granted in our jobs and daily life until … Read more
Pain, weakness, numbness, tingling in the thumb, index finger, and part of the ring finger can be indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel affects many employees who spend long hours in front of a computer at their job. Doing repetitive typing work can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be more than mildly … Read more
Notifying your employer as soon as possible after experiencing a hernia is crucial. Injuries sustained on the job, including hernias, are generally covered under workers’ compensation. However, it’s not uncommon for insurance companies to deny claims for various reasons. To counter such challenges and secure the benefits you deserve, having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney … Read more
Workers compensation insurance is meant to protect both the employer and the employee. What is Workers Compensation? Workers compensation is a state mandated insurance system that is meant to protect workers who are injured on the job. When you are injured at work, workers compensation insurance kicks in, oftentimes providing compensation for your medical expenses, … Read more
Because neck injuries are oftentimes difficult to pinpoint and even to diagnose, insurance companies will often dispute them. Neck injuries at work are fairly common. They can range in severity from a minor strain or sprain to serious injury to the cervical spine. More severe injuries can leave an individual permanently disabled or unable to … Read more