Tag: Slip and Fall Accidents

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

Workplace Accidents in the Warehouse Industry

April 11, 2018January 21, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

With the increasing popularity of online shopping, the demand for skilled and experienced warehouse workers is on the rise. Warehouse workers perform multiple tasks, including preparing orders, filling inventory records, packing boxes, sorting out goods, loading and unloading goods, supplying orders, driving vans or trucks for delivering products, and operating equipment. With the increasing popularity of … Read more

Updated: April 11, 2018

Work Comp Injury – Fall Accidents – Jumping to Lower Level Accident

June 20, 2024December 1, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

A Missouri workers’ compensation attorney can help you if your work comp injury claim has been denied. In the construction industry, falls are the number one cause of injuries. However, the insurance company may try to deny your claim. Give the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann a call 24/7 to learn more about your … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

I Fell Down the Stairs at Work – St. Louis Workplace Accident Attorney

March 3, 2017October 29, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Workers’ compensation laws require that only injuries that “arise out of your work” qualify for compensation. If you fall on the stairs and suffer a head or neck injury in the workplace, the consequences could be devastating. Your doctor may recommend long-term treatment requiring days off from work. This means that you may lose your earnings … Read more

Updated: March 3, 2017

Slip and Fall Accidents at Work

June 20, 2024October 29, 2013 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Workers’ compensation is a benefit provided to an employee who finds himself hurt or ill as a result of his employment. Employers are required by law to carry insurance for claims. Employees do not contribute any of their wages towards workers’ comp insurance. It serves to not only ensure that an injured workers medical bills … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024