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5 Myths about Work-Related Mental Illnesses

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According to recent workplace stress statistics, about 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. However, despite the high prevalence of mental illnesses in the workplace, many myths about the condition still exist. Here are just five of the common myths about occupational mental illnesses and how you can seek compensation. 1. Work-Related Mental Illnesses … Read more

Updated: December 6, 2021

Reasons Why Young Workers Are Most At Risk of Injury

Young People Work Injuries

If you were injured at work and want to pursue your workers’ comp claim, you don’t have to do it alone. The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann is here for you. The United States workforce is brimming with young and energetic youth eager to attend to the country’s growing work demand. About 54.4% of … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2021

Disability Rating: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How It’s Determined

Disability After a Work Injury

A disability rating is critical because it’s used to determine the type of benefits you will receive. Call us today to schedule your free consultation. When you visit the doctor after suffering a workplace injury, the doctor will examine the injury and give a disability rating detailing the severity of your impairment. This article explores … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2021

5 Common Ways Parking Lot and Garage Attendants Get Injured

Work Injury Lawyer St. Louis

Were you hurt while working in a parking lot or garage in St. Louis? Talk to our workers’ compensation attorneys. There are hazards in every workplace, and working as a parking lot attendant is no different. As a parking lot attendant, you continually guide confused drivers and move hundreds of cars every day, which can … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2021

Occupational Osteoarthritis: A Closer Look

What Is Occupational Osteoarthritis?

According to the CDC, it’s the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 32.5 million US adults. Laboring hard and for long hours is not an option for most people. It’s necessary if you want to earn a living and meet tight deadlines. On occasion, however, we overwork our bodies, and injuries result. Osteoarthritis (OA) … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2021

What’s My Employer’s Duty of Care to Me in a Workplace Accident?

Workplace Safety St. Louis

Were you injured in a workplace accident and need assistance filing your workers’ compensation claim? Reach out to the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. All employers have a duty to protect their employees against any foreseeable accident or injuries that may arise while working. Therefore, employers must identify all risks that the employees may … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2021