Tag: Back Injury

Proving Work-Related Degenerative Disc Disease – St. Louis Work Comp Lawyers

June 12, 2024February 19, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

A worker who suffers work-related degenerative disc disease may lose out on workers’ compensation benefits. Degenerative disc and joint disease are usually associated with aging. However, with the kind of stressful lives we lead today, work-related pressures can cause physical stress or injuries in the workplace. These types of injuries are often neglected, causing permanent damage or disabilities to … Read more

Updated: June 12, 2024

St. Louis Work Compensation Lawyer: Back Injury Prevention Tips

October 21, 2024October 19, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Back injuries are one of the most commonly reported work related injuries. A back injury can range from minor strains to serious and painful conditions such as herniated discs. There many reasons a back injury may occur at the workplace. For example, Missouri workers can get back injuries from repeatedly standing or sitting for long … Read more

Updated: October 21, 2024

Computer Use Linked to Several Work-Related Injuries

June 13, 2024September 2, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Office workers are prone to a variety of repetitive stress and computer-related injuries. When we think of workplace injuries, we often think of construction, factory, and mining workers. However, office workers are also prone to workplace injuries and illnesses, even though the nature of injuries is different from those suffered by other classes of workers. Work-Related Repetitive … Read more

Updated: June 13, 2024

Compensation for Neck, Back, and Head Injuries

September 7, 2016January 8, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Neck, back and head injuries often have serious consequences because they do not always heal well. In some cases, neck, back, and head injuries may even lead to psychiatric disabilities. Those who suffer these injuries at the workplace may never be able to recover completely. In this post, our Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer will discuss work-related … Read more

Updated: September 7, 2016

Suitable Compensation for Work-Related Back and Head Injuries

July 7, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Injuries to the Lower Back The lumbar spine or lower back are susceptible to injuries while working. These injuries typically involve slipping, falling, heavy lifting, twisting, and similar work-related incidents. However, there are numerous other types of back injuries involving the lower back that may emerge over a period of time. Similar to cervical or … Read more

Updated: July 7, 2014

Back Injuries Resulting from a Workplace Accident

May 3, 2023October 9, 2013 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Herniated discs can be incredibly painful. The pain can spread to your limbs and can become excruciating. Back injuries can affect every aspect of your life and can leave you unable to work. It is incredibly important to get necessary medical care if you have sustained a back injury at work. Failing to get treatment … Read more

Updated: May 3, 2023