Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Although these conditions are not as common as other work-related injuries, they still pose a real threat to workers in particular industries. Asphyxiation, suffocation, and strangulation have similar meanings. Asphyxiation refers to a medical condition in which the oxygen supply to the body becomes severely deficient due to the patientโs inability to breathe normally. Strangulation … Read more
Despite a wide variety of ergonomic products on the market, office workers are still suffering damage to their bodies from sitting too long. Many people have to spend extended hours or even a full day at their desk. Today, a wide variety of ergonomic products are available in the market, office workers are still suffering … Read more
Mostย injured workers want to get better, settle their case, return to work, and move on with their life. Weย understand that dealing with insurance companies can be tough. However, it is important not toย settle your case too early. On the other hand, it is important not to procrastinate completing required paperwork. Here are some tips to … 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
Sewer workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions from toxic and flammable gases. Sewer workers may spend large amounts of time under a tunnel, in a sewer, or in other types of confined places. These types of jobs are exposed to a higher risk of work-related illness and accidents, such as exposure to the risk of fire hazards due … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to high risks of on-the-job accidents every day. Common causes of accidents onย a construction site include slips and falls, being hit by a moving object, bumping into a heavy object, and getting hurt while digging. Construction workers can take precautions to prevent accidents at the jobsite. Causes of Digging Accidents Knowing … Read more