Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
The veterinarian industry presents unique challenges and hazards to its employees. Providing a safe work environment is the responsibility of every employer in the U.S. Some industries and work environments are naturally more demanding and hazardous than others. Veterinary medicine is one such industry where the environment can pose potential health risks to employees. Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, office … Read more
A workers’ compensation claim for reflex sympathetic dystrophy may not be easy to prove. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many Americans. Approximately 10-20 percent of RSD sufferers cannot pinpoint a clear cause of their condition, but others develop the condition as a result of a work-related accident or injury. RSD can be difficult and expensive to … Read more
A dangerous situation for construction workers involves gas pipeline accidents. In the U.S., it is estimated that around 14,120 workers suffer thermal burns each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average time that a worker takes off work after a burn injury is five days. In some cases, burn injuries are severe and cause permanent … Read more
The demand for better customer satisfaction, faster delivery of service, and 24-hour availability has led to the practice and use of shift work. Shift work divides a 24-hour working day into batches or shifts. In America alone, 15% of the workforce is part of the “shift working” group. Industries such as manufacturing, trucking, healthcare, and IT work on the … Read more
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, making it difficult for a person to perform work and daily activities. Fibromyalgia is a painful medical condition that affects more than 10 million Americans. It is a chronic pain syndrome and doctors are not sure what causes the syndrome. However, in most cases, it is attributed to traumatic events such as occupational illnesses, … Read more
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