Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Recent studies suggest that prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust fumes are the cause of occupational illnesses,ย including lung cancer. Diesel, also known as No.2 oil, is widely used in a number of heavy vehicles and machinery like trucks, buses, small engines, forklifts, and heavy machinery. Recent studies have suggested that diesel exhaust fumes are extremely hazardous … Read more
Work-related injuries include repetitive stress injuries that occur as a result of stress and strain over a period of time. A repetitive stress injuryย that affects workers is degenerative disc disease. While the discs can wear out as a natural part of aging, theyย can also result from stress and strain on the spine. Over time, the … Read more
If you are an iron worker who has been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that iron workers have the highest injury rate among all occupations. Iron workers often work at heights with powerful and heavy equipment and they face the risk of falling, being struck … Read more
The manufacturing industry poses innumerable hazards for workers. From heavy machinery, exposure to sparks, toxic chemicals, repetitive motions, and intense heat, manyย hazards in manufacturing workplaces cause injury to workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2011, the manufacturing industry accounted for over 30 percent of all occupational illness cases, which is one … Read more
Theย ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits may beย affected by certainย factors, including a pre-existing medical condition. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, it can impact your workers’ compensation claim.ย The insurance company may raise a question about whether yourย injury is work-related or due to having diabetes. Factors that are considered include the extent of … Read more
Exposure to tar fumes on the job can cause serious work-related injuries. Many Missouri workers, particularly highway workers, are often exposed to tar fumes. These fumes that they inhale can prove harmful to their health. Around half a million Americans are exposed to harmful tar fumes related to roofing, siding, road paving, and other highway … Read more