Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
All employers in the United States are required to comply with OSHA guidelines for workplace safety. Any violations can result in fines and penalties. Formed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal organization that operates under the Department of Labor to ensure safe and healthy … Read more
Learn how employer-employee relationships affect workers’ compensation claims and their outcomes. A recent report published in the CFO Magazine made an attempt to find out how employer-employee relationships impact workers’ compensation outcomes. The report referred to studies from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) on how lack of trust affects an injured worker’s disability duration. The … Read more
There are fatal injuries that do not have visible symptoms. Internal bleeding is a hidden injury that can put your life at risk. The symptoms of internal bleeding can appear days after an accident. Construction workers, factory workers, and truck drivers should check for any internal injury or internal bleeding whenever they suffer a heavy blow, are struck by a … Read more
Work-related injuries do not only happen to construction and manufacturing industry workers. It may be hard to think of an office or retail worker getting seriously injured at work. However, retail workers are at high risk of injuries. Studies have shown that there is a disproportionately high incidence of work-related injuries among retail workers. What kind of injuries … Read more
Crane accidents often involve extensive property damage and severe injuries and death. Crane accidents occur at construction sites and large manufacturing units. What are the legal rights of the workers injured in a crane accident? Types of Workers at Risk According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following workers are most likely to be involved in a crane accident: … Read more
Work-related hearing loss can have an adverse effect on a worker’s life and places the worker at a higher risk for other injuries. Workers are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards that can cause injury and illness. Unfortunately, many of these injuries and illnesses can have a long-term effect on a worker and affect the ability to … Read more