St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Over 20 million Americans are affected by nerve damage, and unfortunately, it is still not fully understood. Nerves perform multiple vital functions. Autonomic nerves control heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion, while motor nerves transfer signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Nerve damage is a common work-related injury that often occurs as … Read more
Firefighters truly put their lives on the line to protect the community. In 2014 an estimated 63,350 firefighters were injured on the job. The sound of a ringing bell and a blinking red light send Missouri’s brave firefighters out in a hurry, ready to battle any degree of dangerous fires in an attempt to save … Read more
Each year, the number of new building construction continues to increase. Building collapses do not happen often; however, they are extremely dangerous to the people working in the vicinity, passers-by, and construction workers. Building collapses can cause damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Types of Building Collapses There are three types of building collapses: A poorly constructed building, … Read more
The veterinarian industry presents unique challenges and hazards to its employees. Providing a safe work environment is the responsibility of every employer in the U.S. Some industries and work environments are naturally more demanding and hazardous than others. Veterinary medicine is one such industry where the environment can pose potential health risks to employees. Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, office … Read more
A workers’ compensation claim for reflex sympathetic dystrophy may not be easy to prove. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many Americans. Approximately 10-20 percent of RSD sufferers cannot pinpoint a clear cause of their condition, but others develop the condition as a result of a work-related accident or injury. RSD can be difficult and expensive to … Read more
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury that is commonly reported at workplaces. Wrist tendonitis accounts for a significant percentage of work-related injury claims. However, workers’ compensation coverage for such injuries can be a grey area, because it may not always be easy to prove that the injury is work-related. Work-Related Wrist Tendonitis Injury occurs when … Read more