St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Construction workers face a number of hazards in the workplace. If you have been injured you should be receiving all of your benefits. Construction site workers have to deal with various hazards on a daily basis. Their work is very strenuous and requires them to climb great heights, operate powerful machinery, or work on busy … Read more
Home healthcare workers provide a very important service but face many health hazards and risks. Home healthcare workers and nursing assistants provide very important services in Missouri. They provide long-term care and personal assistance to people with disabilities and other chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, they experience very high rates of occupational injuries. Whether employed by … Read more
The law only states that a scar derived from a work-related injury has to be “serious and permanent” to be compensated. A work-related injury can result in lost wages, isolation, pain, uncomfortable and expensive doctor visits, medical bills, and emotional issues, such as anxiety or depression. If the accident was severe, then the worker may … Read more
Injured truckers are entitled to workers compensation as long as their injuries occurred as a result of their work activity. In 2016, 4,440 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. While commercial truckers are an integral part of the country’s economy, the job comes with many risks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and … Read more
The World Health Organization has dubbed stress as the 21st century’s epidemic. According to a report from 2012, eight out of ten respondents said that they believe that the number of people suffering from work-related stress will increase within the next five years. They were right. Stress is a growing problem both in the United … Read more
Every 10 minutes a worker is injured by a falling or dropped object in the workplace. Work injuries caused by falling objects have been a problem in the workplace for as long as man has gone to work. A list of the types of objects that can fall are numerous as well. They include tools, … Read more