Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Missouri healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. The dangers of contagious diseases made headlines during the Ebola scare in 2014. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. Whether or not contagious disease is covered under workers’ compensation will depend on … Read more
Work related injuries are an everyday reality that American workers face. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 3 million Americans in working in private industry get injured every year. According to the 2013 Survey of Occupational illnesses and injuries compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.3 workplace injuries per … Read more
All health care organizations should have a written policy in place for handling possible cases of HIV exposure. In the United States, health care workers are exposed to many things while doing their job. Doctors and nurses are exposed to hazards such as overwork, stress, ergonomic hazards, a wide range of dangerous pathogens, and even threats … Read more
Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: Construction workers Landscapers Surveyors Factory Workers and others These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak … Read more
Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can cause gradual damage and lead to serious occupational illnesses. Workers are often exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace, and this can cause disability and even death. In this post, we will discuss some of the most dangerous substances that workers are exposed to. Asbestos It is … Read more
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that auto mechanics are more susceptible to occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition to this, there could be a possibly large number of unreported injuries, and the total … Read more