Tag: traumatic brain injuries

What Should You Do If You Experience a Headache After a Workplace Accident?

October 14, 2024October 6, 2023 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

After a workplace accident, report any headaches to your supervisor, seek prompt medical attention, and document symptoms. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 2.6 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Enduring a workplace injury can be traumatic, but experiencing persistent headaches afterward can further complicate matters, especially if they’re resistant to conventional … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024

Seeking Treatment For a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Work Accident

March 17, 2022March 15, 2022 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, and the treatment depends on the extent of your injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are usually considered medical emergencies that require immediate medical attention. If you suffer a head injury at work, it’s imperative to see a doctor as soon as possible to get the necessary … Read more

Updated: March 17, 2022

Common Construction Accidents That Lead to Brain Injuries

October 14, 2024July 6, 2021 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Here are some of the most common construction accidents that often lead to brain injuries in Missouri. Every year about 1.5 million individuals in the US sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Out of the 1.5 million, 230,000 are hospitalized, and 50,000 succumb to their injuries. TBIs aren’t uncommon in the construction industry, especially in sites … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024

Construction Workers and Brain Injuries: The 3 Levels of Severity

October 14, 2024December 9, 2019 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Working in the construction industry is often dangerous, and its workers are at an increased risk for TBIs and their consequences. A 2016 report made by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that the construction industry has the highest number of traumatic brain injuries in the US workplaces, both fatal and … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024

Work Related TBI Still a Major Concern – St. Louis Work Accident Attorney

October 14, 2024September 29, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

TBIs are a major threat to workers which can cause a variety of physical, social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems. Workplace accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and injuries can occur despite all safety precautions. Nearly 30% of all injury related deaths involve a TBI. In the United States, 50% of all TBI related ER visits, … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024

Work Injury Risks Faced by St. Louis Drywall Installers

October 14, 2024February 20, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Workers involved in drywall installation can suffer neck, back, shoulder and finger injuries, or even more serious ones such as traumatic brain injuries. Almost every type of work associated with construction is dangerous and can cause worker injuries. Of all the construction related activities such as crane operation, roofing and demolition, drywall installation may seem … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2024