Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Work-related wrist injuries are often the result of repetitive motion, such as typing. At some point in your career, you’ve probably had to do some typing as part of your job. And while typing itself is not necessarily a hazardous activity, repetitive motions, sitting in the same position for too long, or using a laptop … Read more
A workers’ comp hearing is where injured workers and insurance companies dispute benefit amounts before a judge. It arises from claim denials or disputes. Most of the time, injured workers can settle with their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance without having to take their claim to a hearing. However, there are some situations where a hearing … Read more
Bullying is a menace that is prevalent not just in schools, but in workplaces too. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Workplace Bullying Institute reveals that job-related bullying can cause serious long-term problems for a victim. Cruel treatment at work can lead to temporary or permanent disability among workers. A recent study has suggested that … Read more
In the United States, repetitive motion injuries are one of the leading injuries named in workers’ compensation claims. There is a myth that to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the cause of your injury must result from a single event. For example, a cable installer falling off a ladder or a waiter slipping on an ice … Read more
Overexertion causes around 22% of all work-related injuries, making it the largest contributor to workers’ compensation costs, with an estimated $14 billion every year. Data from the General Social Survey shows that people are twice as likely to report they are exhausted now compared to 20 years ago. Around 50% of people their exhaustion is … Read more
A hospital is one of the most hazardous places to work. Nurses and nursing assistants statistically have a more dangerous job than workers in construction or manufacturing. Nurses and other healthcare workers suffer workplace injuries and illnesses at almost twice the national average rate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was a total … Read more