Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
This article will discuss what radiation is, how it can be harmful to workers, and what you can do to protect yourself from exposure. What comes to mind when you hear “radiation exposure”? Like most people, you may think of radiation exposure as something that only happens in nuclear plants. However, the truth is that … Read more
No matter the severity of the accident, there are things your employer should generally do following a workplace accident. When you’re employed, your workplace can often become your second home. You may spend most of your week there, working hard to complete your assigned tasks and contribute to the company. Because you spend so much … Read more
When a person experiences a hand or wrist injury at work, the consequences may vary. Some injuries may require the application of a brace, splint, or cast. Most of us have experienced a finger, hand or wrist injury at some point in our life. Usually they are minor and require very little, if any, medical … Read more
Here’s how conflicting medical opinions could impact your workers’ compensation claim and what you can do to deal with this situation if it arises. Workers’ comp cases are often complicated. However, things can get really confusing when you add conflicting medical opinions into the mix. What does this mean for your case? How will it … Read more
They may request an IME to prove that you were not injured at all. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that employers are mandated to carry in Missouri. It’s an insurance policy that ensures that if an employee is injured while working, the employer has the assets to pay for their injuries. The trade-off … Read more
Crane accidents can have disastrous consequences for workers. Here are some common causes and how to seek workers’ comp benefits if you’ve been injured. Cranes are a vital part of the construction industry – they are used to move heavy objects and materials and play a crucial role in the building process. However, crane accidents … Read more