Category: Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Construction Site Debris Causing Severe Injury – St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer

May 16, 2024June 30, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Certain workplaces are especially dangerous for workers. The number of workplace injuries and fatalities have come down significantly since 1970 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into operation. Since then, the rate of occupational injuries and illnesses have been reduced by 67 percent even though the workforce has nearly doubled. Work-related fatalities have been reduced from 38 worker … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer – Treat Work-Related Muscle Strains Promptly

May 16, 2024June 28, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Work-related muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. The human body is made up of 35-40 percent muscle. There are hundreds of muscles and soft tissue layers in the body. Muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. However, work-related muscle strain can occur in any … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

St. Louis Work Comp Benefits for ACL Tears

June 29, 2016June 23, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Plumbers and carpet layers are susceptible to work-related ACL tears, because of the constant pressure on their knees. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a frequent work-related injury that often requires surgery. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured employees to cover the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and lost wages. ACL … Read more

Updated: June 29, 2016

Unsafe Asbestos Removal a Huge Risk for St. Louis Workers

April 8, 2025June 18, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Unsafe removal of asbestos by unprotected workers is a huge health and safety risk. In spite of the fact that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer, it has still not been banned. A recent report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights the dangers of unsafe asbestos removal. Unsafe Asbestos Removal Recent investigations … Read more

Updated: April 8, 2025

What You Need to Know About Work-Related Thermal Burn Injuries

June 19, 2016June 17, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Burns are among the most serious injuries that a person can suffer in a work-related accident. Burn injuries cause immense pain and permanent disfigurement. Each year, thousands of workers suffer burns in their workplace. Injured workers have to endure tremendous pain, go through prolonged medical treatment, and take extended time off work for recovery. Burns often leave behind … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2016

Food Grinders and Slicers Cause Serious St. Louis Work-Related Injuries

June 20, 2024June 16, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Food preparation injuries may not be too common, but when they do occur, the injuries are often serious and require urgent treatment. In 2013, around 4,000 work-related slicer and grinder accidents occurred across the U.S. While some injuries were minor, many others caused serious injury such as amputations and permanent disability. Because meat grinding and food slicer accidents are … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024