St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Compensation for spine and head injuries are not easy to negotiate. It is essential to get medical and legal assistance if you sustain a work-related spine or head injury. Although getting medical treatment should be a priority to prevent aggravation of the injury, you may also consider consulting with an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible … Read more
Construction workers have one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Construction workers do the important job of maintaining infrastructures and erecting new structures. It is described as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as workers have to work at heights, using heavy and dangerous equipment. They also have to deal with toxic chemicals … Read more
Every year, millions of people suffer injuries from work-related accidents. Employers are required to offer workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. Workers’ compensation pays for the medical and wage loss expenses of the injured employee. The employee’s dependents are also entitled to receive benefits if the employee is killed in a work-related accident. However, some conditions have … Read more
Federal employees who experience work-related injuries are not eligible for workers’ compensation from the state. Federal employees receive benefits from the Federal Employees Compensation Act, or FECA, with the exception of black lung coal miners, longshoremen, railroad workers, and harbor workers who are covered by a different workers’ compensation program. US armed forces members are not … Read more
Exposure to asbestos puts employees at high risk for serious work-related illnesses. What steps should employers have in place to protect their employees? Mesothelioma is an occupational illness that is caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals at the workplace. Employers are trying hard to prevent mesothelioma related lawsuits, and on the other hand, thousands of employees … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to various hazardous conditions that may result in a work-related injury. Many work-related injuries are reported in the construction and manufacturing sector. Workers in the construction sector face hazardous situations, such as defective construction equipment, tools, and harmful substances such as asbestos. All states have a workers’ compensation system in place that safeguards the … Read more