We are St. Louis Workers Compensation Lawyers that have recovered over $50,000,000 for our clients. Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for injured St. Louis workers.
While there are employee rules regarding safety standards in the workplace, there are also rules in place for the employer. Providing workers’ย compensation insurance can be financially taxing on a Missouri business. Premiums are high and rise each time a claim is filed. To offset these costs, many businesses have taken steps to provide comprehensive on-the-job … Read more
Nearly all types of workers are exposed to a certain level of risk at the workplace. Even seemingly safe occupations, such as retail and offices, report a certainย number of work-related injuries. However, the construction and manufacturing industriesย report an alarmingly high rate of workplace injuries and deaths. Work-Related Injury and Fatality Statistics The statistics revealed by … Read more
Loading docks are extremely dangerous places to work, especially when workers are hurried or busy and there are no adequate safety measures in place. Around 25 percent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks; a majority of these accidents could have been prevented if there were proper safety equipment available and safety protocols were followed. … Read more
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
The construction industry is one of the top three industries that accounts for the largest number of work related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The construction industry is one of the largest providers of employment in almost all of the U.S. states. Due to the nature of the work, however, construction workers are more likely than any … Read more
Epicondylitis may be hard to diagnose because the pain and other symptoms mimic many other conditions. Many work-related injuries are caused by the overuse of muscles due to an accident or the prolonged and repetitive motion of the same set of muscles. One such condition common among workers is epicondylitis, which is a musculoskeletal disorder that involves … Read more