Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Overexertion is among the leading causes of workplace injuries. Overexertion can occur in any profession; however, the chances of becoming overexerted are higher in professions requiring physical labor. While it may not be possible to completely avoid these types of injuries, you can reduce the risk by knowing your physical limitations. What is Workplace Overexertion? As the … Read more
According to the National Safety Council, workers who suffer cuts and lacerations in the workplace get an average of 10 days of job restriction after the injury. Most of these injuries are preventable if safe work practices are employed. However, even minor cuts require medical treatment to avoid infections. In this post, our St. Louis … Read more
Silica and silica-containing materials are known to be extremely hazardous to workers’ health. Since its inception, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been striving to ensure that workers in the U.S. have a safe work environment that is free from any health hazards. The agency is responsible for implementing safety rules and regulations, conducting inspections of … Read more
If you are a truck driver and have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to Missouri workers comp benefits. The trucking industry in America is often considered the lifeline of the economy. Statistically, according to The American Trucking Association, 100% of consumer goods and 70% of freight tonnage is transported nationally as … Read more
Airline workers play an important role in making our air travel safe and comfortable. They keep the airplanes stocked with fuel and food and the baggage efficiently loaded. Because of the variety of strenuous work duties, many airline workers get injured, sometimes quite seriously. An injured worker is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, yet all too often, injured workers face challenges … Read more
Every day, 13 workers are killed at the workplace. Someย businesses mayย overlook job safety regulations and do not set proper safety guidelines until an unfortunateย accident forces them to.ย According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,ย 4,821ย workplaceย fatalities occurred in 2014. Though every job can expose a worker to hazards, it is the responsibility ofย the employer to minimize the hazards … Read more