Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Traumatic brain injuries have a lifelong impact on a worker’s ability to workย and even perform normal daily activities. Work-related injuries can be painful and result in long periods of disability. Certain injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), have a lifelong impact on a worker’s ability to continue in his or her occupation and even … Read more
Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in work-related accidents. One of the most common workplace accidents that causes injuries are slip and … Read more
If you are a railroad worker and were injured on the job, you no doubt have many questions about your workers compensation benefits. Workers compensation is a system that safeguards the interests of workers who get injured or become ill as a result of a workplace accident or because of the work they do. The … Read more
Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure. In recent years, asbestosis has become more prevalent and litigation and compensation claims related to it have become quite common. There are federal guidelines for employers to reduce asbestos exposure and prevent occupational mesothelioma. Preventing Occupational … Read more
If you need clarification about your work comp benefits, speak to aย St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer. The state of Missouri has specific procedures to calculate workers’ comp benefits. There are certain equations that can be used to calculate the benefits available under the system. Employers are solely liable for any injuries caused to employees due … Read more
Construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries compared to workers in other industries. A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries (TBI) compared to workers in other industries.ย The researchers emphasized the need for increased focus on safety interventions in the constructionย industry. … Read more