Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Studies have found that young people who perform driving jobs are more likely than others to get injured in a job-related motor vehicle accident. No workplace is completely safe as far as worker injuries and illnesses are concerned. Even seemingly safe workplaces such as offices or retail stores have a risk of injury. However, there are … Read more
When a worker sustains an eye injury at the workplace, the affects can be devastating. The eyes are a precious gift of nature and we use them for almost everything we do right from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go back to bed at night. When a worker … Read more
Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in work-related accidents. One of the most common workplace accidents that causes injuries are slip and … Read more
Construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries compared to workers in other industries. A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries (TBI) compared to workers in other industries. The researchers emphasized the need for increased focus on safety interventions in the construction industry. … Read more
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can render a worker disabled. A high number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are being reported in the poultry processing industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 7.5 percent of workers in the poultry processing industry have reported injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. These musculoskeletal disorders are caused by ergonomic stressors. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders … Read more
Firefighters truly put their lives on the line to protect the community. In 2014 an estimated 63,350 firefighters were injured on the job. The sound of a ringing bell and a blinking red light send Missouri’s brave firefighters out in a hurry, ready to battle any degree of dangerous fires in an attempt to save … Read more