Tag: Work Related Injuries

St. Louis Construction Workers at High Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury

May 16, 2024April 25, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

St. Louis injured at work traumatic brain injury

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

Updated: May 16, 2024

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Poultry Processing Industry

November 11, 2019April 24, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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

Updated: November 11, 2019

St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer – Fire Fighting Risks and Injuries

June 27, 2018March 29, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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

Updated: June 27, 2018

St. Louis Work-Related Injuries Caused by Building Collapses

November 9, 2022March 28, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Each year, the number of new building construction continues to increase. Building collapses do not happen often; however, they are extremely dangerous to the people working in the vicinity, passers-by, and construction workers. Building collapses can cause damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Types of Building Collapses There are three types of building collapses: A poorly constructed building, … Read more

Updated: November 9, 2022

St. Louis Workplace Accident Lawyer Helps Injured Nursing Home Workers

February 26, 2021March 11, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

St. Louis nursing home work assisting an elderly woman

There are workers who are terminated after a workplace injury even though such actions are against state law. The workers’ compensation system is designed to safeguard the interests of workers who are injured at the workplace. Work comp benefits help the injured workers recover and enable them to move ahead financially after a workplace accident. Generally, all injured workers are … Read more

Updated: February 26, 2021

St. Louis Workplace Accident Attorneys – Defective Power Tool Injuries

January 17, 2019March 10, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Even though organizations such as OSHA have made many work environments safer and healthier places, the workplace is still fraught with hazards that can cause injuries to workers. Some workplaces such as manufacturing and construction sites are more dangerous compared to others because of the presence of heavy equipment and other potential hazards. Some workers … Read more

Updated: January 17, 2019