Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Constant and prolonged exposure to excessive noise at the workplace can damage your hearing. Depending on the extent of exposure, aย worker may suffer hearing impairment as well. Noise can be defined as sound that is undesired, interferes with normal hearing, and is noticeably unpleasant. Workย Comp for Injuries Caused by Noise Exposure Noise level is measured … Read more
Severe St. Louis workplace injuries may leaveย aย worker incapable of performing jobย duties or even daily activities. Some of the most severe and difficult work-related injuries involve trauma to the back and neck. Back and neckย injuries can be devastating and even after completing treatment, an injuredย worker may suffer from permanent restrictions and chronic pain. Work-Related Herniated Disc … Read more
Work-related injuries can be extremely serious, leaving a person permanently disabled. There are a number of severe and fatal injuries that are commonly reported at American workplaces. The most noteworthy of these are known as the fatal four. According to available statistics, more than 50 percent of construction worker deaths are caused by being struck by … Read more
Aย worker may decide not to report any unsafe work practices in their workplace for fear of negative consequences. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal organization responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing workplace safety regulations. OSHAย provides the necessary training and resources to help employees learn safe … Read more
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
The Missouri workers’ compensation system mayย seem a little complicated to someone who has never had to deal with it. There are several myths that employeesย tend to believe when it comes to workers’ compensation. However, it is important to remember that eachย workers’ compensation case is different, even if the injury is similar. Myth #1 – All … Read more