Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Having multiple on-the-job injuries can happen for various reasons but usually occurs when the first injury has not yet healed. Having more than one on-the-job injury means being injured more than once while working. This can happen for various reasons, but it usually happens because the first injury has not healed properly before the second … Read more
By not reporting your injury, you’re putting yourself in danger in a number of ways. Imagine you’re busy lifting, pushing, or pulling something heavy at work, and, out of nowhere, you feel a sharp pain in your back. It’s so bad that you can barely move. You know you should report the injury, but you … Read more
After a work injury, there are specific forms that must be completed to start the workers’ compensation process. This can be confusing for many injured workers, so we wanted to provide a brief overview of what these forms are and what they entail. Keep in mind, that this is not an exhaustive list but should … Read more
Every year, thousands of railroad workers are injured on the job. Some of these injuries can be quite serious and even life-threatening. In this article, we will discuss seven of the most common injuries that railroad workers encounter while working. We’ve also provided some tips on preventing these injuries from happening. 7 Common Injuries Railroad … Read more
Though many work-related injuries go unreported, it’s always better to report your injury and seek medical attention. On average, around 13 workers die as a result of workplace injuries. That’s more than 4,000 deaths per year. In addition, nearly 3 million workers are injured on the job each year. Sadly, many of these injuries go … Read more
These six common winter injuries are most common in the winter months. Here are some general tips to prevent these injuries. Believe it or not, there are a few specific types of injuries that are more likely to occur during the colder months. This article will discuss some of the most common work-related injuries that … Read more