Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Notifying your employer as soon as possible after experiencing a hernia is crucial. Injuries sustained on the job, including hernias, are generally covered under workers’ compensation. However, it’s not uncommon for insurance companies to deny claims for various reasons. To counter such challenges and secure the benefits you deserve, having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney … Read more
Workers compensation insurance is meant to protect both the employer and the employee. What is Workers Compensation? Workers compensation is a state mandated insurance system that is meant to protect workers who are injured on the job. When you are injured at work, workers compensation insurance kicks in, oftentimes providing compensation for your medical expenses, … Read more
Because neck injuries are oftentimes difficult to pinpoint and even to diagnose, insurance companies will often dispute them. Neck injuries at work are fairly common. They can range in severity from a minor strain or sprain to serious injury to the cervical spine. More severe injuries can leave an individual permanently disabled or unable to … Read more
Knee injuries are commonly disputed by employer’s insurance companies. Workers compensation law differs from state to state. This means that when you are injured on the job, it is important that you contact a workers compensation attorney who specializes in workers compensation law in your state. When dealing with an injury that is potentially expensive … Read more
Electrocution accidents can be devastating. Many electrocution accidents occur in the workplace and account for approximately 1,000 deaths in the U.S. every year. Power lines, faulty wiring, and appliances that malfunction are at the top of the list for causes, and construction workers, engineers, utility employees, and electricians are at the most risk at work … Read more
Work related stress can contribute to back and neck pain due to fatigue. The term stress is often used to express the feeling of being overloaded or overwhelmed by a situation. In reality, some stresses are good for you. However, when stress undermines both your mental and physical health, it often has negative effects. Chronic … Read more