St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Highway workers and first responders have questioned the legality of workers’ compensation insurances denying benefits to those who have developed mental distress. Some would argue that there are very few jobs that come without day-to-day stress. Some occupations come with an excessive amount of stress due to the nature of the work. If you are … Read more
Although not based on negligence, you do have to be specifically engaged in work activities to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Statistics show that as many as 42% of all construction industry deaths are the result of construction workers falling. The construction industry is a very risky industry in which to be employed. For … Read more
If you slipped and fell while making a delivery, it is important that you understand your legal rights regarding workers compensation in Missouri. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance that is meant to protect workers who are at work and get hurt. Any business owner in the state of Missouri who employs five … Read more
If you have suffered a foot injury due to a work accident, you deserve your workers comp benefits. Whether you’re a nurse, construction worker, waitress, or retail manager, your feet take a beating at work. Carrying heavy objects, long periods of walking or standing, avoiding tripping hazards, and jumping off loading docks puts a worker … Read more
An employee may have an acute injury, or shoulder pain can develop over a period of time. The shoulder is a very complex ball-and-socket joint with three main bones. Each of these bones is held together by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Because there are so many shoulder parts, a person can injure their shoulder in … Read more
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against any employee for making a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. In the state of Missouri, companies and employers are required to carry workmens compensation insurance coverage. This is a type of insurance that is used to ensure that if a worker is injured while working, they … Read more