St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
While not a common occurrence, getting trapped in a walk-in freezer is a dangerous situation that can lead to a serious work-related injury. Walk-in freezers are a staple in many businesses. They keep food cold and fresh, making them an essential piece of equipment for any company that sells or prepares food. However, these large … Read more
While organizations like OSHA have made the workplace safer, on the job injuries still happen every day. In the United States, a worker is injured every 7 seconds. This means that approximately 12,900 workers a day and 4.7 million workers per year are injured at work. Workplace injuries occur more commonly among young workers who … Read more
Falling from a roof while on the job is a common workplace injury. If you have suffered a fall injury at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Falls from roofs are one of the most common accidents reported in the construction industry, and sometimes they are fatal. In order to prevent these … Read more
Exposure to dangerous chemicals in the workplace can cause serious health problems either immediately or over a period of time. Recently, an accidental chemical leak at a food and beverage manufacturing unit in Kansas released toxic gases that proved injurious to the health of many workers. The mixture of sodium hypochlorite and sulfuric acid injured … Read more
Security guards are often the first ones to reach the scene of an incident. During the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers, thirty-three security guards died in the line of duty. Security guards act as deterrents, who observe the situation and report suspicious behavior, unarmed. They are often at risk of injury when dealing … Read more
The food service industry reports the highest number of work-related burn injuries every year. According to the World Health Organization, burn injuries sustained at home or at the workplace result in an estimated 265,000 fatalities annually. According to the American Burn Association, there are about 3,400 burn injury-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Of these, … Read more