Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Conveyor belts are an indispensable part of many manufacturing processes. Unfortunately, they can also be a source of injury if they are not maintained or operated properly. Conveyor belts are an indispensable part of any manufacturing process, and no assembly line can work without them. Unfortunately, conveyor belts can also be a source of injury … Read more
Hip injuries can be very painful and can often mean significant time away from your job. Hip injuries at work can limit mobility, and in addition to being painful injuries, they can also necessitate months of rehabilitation and physical therapy and may even require surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, even with treatment, … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions and are prone to a wide variety of injuries, some of which are life-altering and even fatal. The causes of construction site injuries are also numerous and varied. Understanding the most common causes of work-related construction injuries and the legal remedies available for injured employees can go a long … Read more
If you get injured at home while working, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation acts as an insurance policy, giving employees the peace of mind that if they get injured while doing their job, they will be compensated for their injuries. Employees in Missouri can rest assured they will … Read more
A pre-existing condition refers to an ailment or medical condition that you have been previously diagnosed with and/or treated for. In some instances, a pre-existing condition may be exacerbated by conditions in your workplace. Asthma symptoms may flare up more often if you are exposed to extremely high or low humidity, or arthritis pain may … Read more
If medical evidence supports that a heart attack or stroke was work-related, it may be covered by workers comp. Workers compensation benefits are meant to provide financial compensation and medical expenses for injuries sustained at work or as a result of their work. Whether or not a heart attack or stroke that occurs at work … Read more