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.
Exposure to toxic and dangerous chemicals at work may result in serious injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment. Glaziers, agriculture workers, packagers, nurses, packers, doctors, and landscapers routinely come in contact with dangerous chemicals as part of their jobs. Some of these employees have suffered severe injuries because of chemical exposure. Chemical burns are a serious type … Read more
Employees should be aware that they can seek workers’ comp benefits if they develop carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of their job. In the United States, workers are injured at their workplace every day. While most injuries occur suddenly and are caused by accidents, some injuries develop over a period of time as a result of … Read more
Third-party personal injury claims become complicated when combined with workers’ compensation. There are certain circumstances, such as a car accident, when an injured employee may file a personal injury claim against a third-party in addition to the workers’ compensation claim. In Missouri, there are precise laws that govern the distribution of any monies obtained in such a claim. This … Read more
What are the most common questions about medical treatment for work-related injuries? St. Louis workers’ compensation attorneys offer answers to some common questions concerning medical treatment for workplace injuries. If the Treatment Is Not Helping My Condition, Can I Refuse It? You have the right to refuse treatment; however, it is important that you first speak … Read more
Chronic illness or pain is a condition that does not heal easily and normally lasts for years. In some cases, this condition may persist for a lifetime. A large number of Americans suffer from chronic pain, which makes them eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Chronic Pain Caused by Work-Related Injuries The word “injury” encompasses numerous things under … Read more
Every year, millions of people suffer injuries from work-related accidents. Employers are required to offer workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. Workers’ compensation pays for the medical and wage loss expenses of the injured employee. The employee’s dependents are also entitled to receive benefits if the employee is killed in a work-related accident. However, some conditions have … Read more