The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann can provide you with the necessary information to make the right choices to receive the best medical care, benefits, and income. Every time we travel by plane, we are surrounded by people working for the airline industry, from security workers to flight attendants to baggage handlers. These workers … Read more
Working in a grocery store might seem like a nice, safe job. The truth is that it is actually very demanding and it includes many types of activities that have the potential of putting you at risk of injury. The number of tasks a grocery store employee must carry are increasing the probability of getting … Read more
Fall protection standards are the most commonly violated safety regulations in the construction industry. The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in which to work. Workers in this industry are regularly exposed to numerous workplace hazards and dangers that can lead to severe workplace-related injuries and even death. Workers in the construction … Read more
Teenagers are particularly at risk of suffering a workplace injury. Many teenagers take up summer jobs. Of course the extra cash is always welcome but it teaches them a lot too. They learn responsibility and they learn the value of money. You’ll often find they start to spend less money when they’ve had to work … Read more
Falling from a roof while on the job is a common workplace injury. If you have suffered a fall injury at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Falls from roofs are one of the most common accidents reported in the construction industry, and sometimes they are fatal. In order to prevent these … Read more
Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. Carpentry is among the largest trades in the U.S. Approximately 40 percent of carpenters work as independent contractors and 60 percent are employed in residential or commercial construction companies. Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. (Read – United Brotherhood of … Read more