Workers with physically demanded jobs are often at an increased risk for work-related injuries. Here are seven tips to help you stay healthy and avoid injuries. Whether you’re a construction worker, a farmhand, a factory worker, or a mover, if your job is physically demanding, you know that it can be tough on your body. … Read more
Being an animal clinic worker has its perks, especially if you are an animal lover. However, being an animal clinic worker also comes with its fair share of hazards. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we have more than three decades of experience handling workers’ compensation claims, and we know what it takes … Read more
All too often, injured iron and steel workers are taken advantage of by their employer or insurance company and end up with much less than they deserve. From climbing great heights, working in hot environments, enduring exhausting hours to being exposed to hazardous materials, ironworkers and steelworkers are at a greater risk of sustaining injuries … Read more
Even the safest workplaces can have hidden dangers that put you at risk for an occupational disease. Compared to other areas of your life, you probably spend a lot of time at work. And ideally, the workplace you frequently occupy would be safe. However, the truth is, that even the safest workplaces can have hidden … Read more
It’s no secret that getting an expert medical opinion can be the key to winning your workers’ comp case. Many injured workers don’t realize just how important expert medical opinions can be and the benefits they can provide. This article will discuss six important benefits of obtaining high-quality expert medical opinions. Help to Establish the … Read more
Those who work in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, bakeries, agriculture, and mail delivery are at serious risk of heat exhaustion during the summer months. We don’t have to tell you — Missouri summers are long and hot. While typically the temperature can range between 80 and 90 degrees, we have all experienced those never-ending hot days … Read more