We are St. Louis Workers Compensation Attorneys that have recovered over $50,000,000 for our clients. St. Louis Workers Compensation Attorney, James M. Hoffmann, discusses important local St. Louis Workers Compensation related topics.
In the United States, repetitive motion injuries are one of the leading injuries named in workers’ compensation claims. There is a myth that to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the cause of your injury must result from a single event. For example, a cable installer falling off a ladder or a waiter slipping on an ice … Read more
An unexpected act of violence or assault can happen in any workplace, either by a stranger or a co-worker. In the U.S., it is estimated that two million workers become the victims of workplace violence each year. While workplace violence is more common in certain jobs, an unexpected act of violence can happen in any … Read more
Here are five things to discuss with your workers compensation attorney during your first meeting with them. If you’re soon having your first meeting with your St. Louis workers comp lawyer, it’s understandable to be a bit nervous. Apart from the case at hand, working with a lawyer is uncharted territory for a lot of … Read more
When we talk of workplace injuries, most injuries that come to mind are the ones resulting from machinery malfunctions, slip and falls, and other common workplace accidents. However, we often forget about chemicals in the workplace that can also lead to serious injuries. Often injuries caused by chemicals, unless caused by high levels of chemical … Read more
Work-related muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. The human body is made up of 35-40 percent muscle. There are hundreds of muscles and soft tissue layers in the body. Muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. However, work-related muscle strain can occur in any … Read more
Plumbers and carpet layers are susceptible to work-related ACL tears, because of the constant pressure on their knees. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a frequent work-related injury that often requires surgery. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured employees to cover the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and lost wages. ACL … Read more