Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Work-related hearing loss can have an adverse effect on a worker’s life and places the worker at a higher risk for other injuries. Workers are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards that can cause injury and illness. Unfortunately, many of these injuries and illnesses can have a long-term effect on a worker and affect the ability to … Read more
U.S. truck drivers are exposed to many health risks, including on-the-job injuries and chronic illnesses. The trucking industry provides thousands of jobs throughout the United States every year. U.S. truck drivers are exposed to many health risks, including on-the-job injuries and chronic illnesses. Truckers who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses may be entitled to … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces workplace safety standards to ensure healthy and safe working conditions. OSHA is also responsible for overseeing workplace equipment and machinery. The organization employs many technicians who frequently visit different sites to check whether the equipment and machinery are safe and meet the required standards. It is an employer’s … Read more
A recent study has shown that restaurants are a particularly dangerous place for teenagers to work. Due to the nature of the job and working conditions, restaurant employees are prone to workplace injuries. A recent study has shown that restaurants are particularly dangerous workplaces for teenagers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that … Read more
Returning to work after you recover from a workplace injury can be difficult. According to a recent study, the longer you stay away from work, the more difficult it is to return to work. Even when your doctor confirms your maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may still lack the confidence to get back to work. Your … Read more
Missouri healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. The dangers of contagious diseases made headlines during the Ebola scare in 2014. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. Whether or not contagious disease is covered under workers’ compensation will depend on … Read more