Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Contact the Law Office of James. M. Hoffman for legal help when filing your workers’ comp insurance. Compensation for work-related conditions is your legal right. According to some estimates, around 80.5% of people in specialty occupations and managerial roles use computers. A further 70.5% of individuals in administrative, sales, and technical positions do the same. … Read more
The transportation and warehousing industry employs 6.1 million people. It also poses many hazards, such as distracted driving and dangerous weather. The transportation and warehousing industry is an integral part of the country’s economy, accounting for 4.2% of the nation’s workforce and employing 6.1 million people as of 2021. Get Compensated for Your Injuries Working in the … Read more
Construction workers face summer hazards such as heat stroke, dehydration, sun exposure, and excessive fatigue. Here’s how to stay safe. Construction workers are among the most at-risk for work-related injuries and illnesses. Summer is an especially trying time for construction workers. The intense heat poses a serious threat to the safety of these workers. And … Read more
Prevent hearing loss in the workplace by implementing a hearing conservation program, reducing noise, scheduling breaks, providing PPE, and openly discussing noise safety. Occupational hearing loss, as the name implies, is damage to the inner ear from noise or vibrations that lead to partial or complete loss of hearing. Exposure to loud noise in the … Read more
Repetitive strain injuries and posture-related injuries affect millions of US workers annually. Regular breaks and ergonomic equipment can help prevent them. Every year, a staggering 1.8 million workers in the US suffer from repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, which occur when muscles, tendons, and ligaments experience the same type of strain and stress over a prolonged period. … Read more
Workers’ compensation covers work-related lung problems caused by exposure to harmful substances, including occupational asthma, COPD, and silicosis. Many workers are exposed to toxic gasses and air pollutants that may compromise their lung health. The respiratory system is crucial for the proper functioning of the body, and lung issues may compromise the worker’s capacity to … Read more