Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
A psychological injury can be just as debilitating to an individual as a physical injury. Most people associate collecting workers comp benefits with an accidental physical injury from work. They donโt consider circumstances where a personโs mental capacity has been affected by an unforeseen event that makes it difficult to function during normal activities. If you … Read more
As an injured Missouri worker, it is important to avoid doing anything that would cost you your workers compensation benefits. After being injured on the job and filing for workers compensation, you may feel that once you start receive your benefits you are in the clear. This is not the case, and if you … Read more
Occupational diseases are conditions that occur over time as a direct result of an activity that is a part of your daily work requirements. The treatment of occupational diseases are eligible to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If it has become difficult to determine if a condition is indeed a direct result of your employment, you may need the … Read more
Explosions in chemical plants and refineries are not common, but when they do occur, they can cause devastating injuries and immense property damage. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2011, a total of 143 workers were injured in factory explosions, which accounts forย 3% of work-relatedย injuries. Factory owners have a responsibility to put in … Read more
Injured Missouri workers often wonder if seeking the services of a Workers Compensation Attorney is really necessary. While the workerโs comp process seems relatively straight forward on its surface, claims typically involve billion dollar insurance companies that make it difficult to receive you the benefits you are entitled to. When you are injured at work, … Read more
Workers who are most vulnerable for a work-related injury may also have a difficult time receiving workers’ compensation benefits. A new study conducted by NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers shows that young, Hispanic immigrants are at the highest risk for suffering a work-related injury. Especially when they are employed by small companies. … Read more