Tag: Slip and Fall Accidents

Construction Site Debris Causing Severe Injury – St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer

May 16, 2024June 30, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Certain workplaces are especially dangerous for workers. The number of workplace injuries and fatalities have come down significantly since 1970 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into operation. Since then, the rate of occupational injuries and illnesses have been reduced by 67 percent even though the workforce has nearly doubled. Work-related fatalities have been reduced from 38 worker … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Sprains and Strains Top the List for Missouri Work Comp Claims

March 27, 2024May 28, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

If you suffer a workplace injury, seek compensation for damages. Every worker is at risk of injury. Every job, even those that seem to be mundane, poses certain risks to workers. Some types of jobs are considered to be extremely dangerous, such as construction workers, healthcare professionals, airline industry professionals, and factory workers. Other jobs are not considered high-risk jobs. However, that … Read more

Updated: March 27, 2024

St. Louis Construction Workers at High Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury

May 16, 2024April 25, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries compared to workers in other industries. A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries (TBI) compared to workers in other industries. The researchers emphasized the need for increased focus on safety interventions in the construction industry. … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

St. Louis Injured at Work Lawyer Explains Work-Related Nerve Damage

June 20, 2024March 31, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Over 20 million Americans are affected by nerve damage, and unfortunately, it is still not fully understood. Nerves perform multiple vital functions. Autonomic nerves control heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion, while motor nerves transfer signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Nerve damage is a common work-related injury that often occurs as … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

St. Louis Work Injuries at Chemical Plants – Work Injury Lawyer

August 15, 2024January 23, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Chemical plant fires that capture national attention are one of several hundred accidents that happen every year. Every year we hear in the news of at least one chemical plant fire or explosion. However, the accidents that capture national attention are just one of several hundred accidents that take place every year. Chemical plant workers face this risk … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer – Help for Injured Hotel Employees

October 14, 2022January 22, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Nearly 90 percent of hotel housekeepers report work-related pain from repetitive stress injuries. Hotel employees suffer more injuries compared to other service industry workers in the U.S. Housekeepers have a particularly high injury rate primarily because of performing repetitive tasks that strain ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Common Injuries Suffered by Hotel Employees and Housekeepers Housekeepers and … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022