Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Contact the Law Office of James. M. Hoffman for legal help when filing your workers’ comp insurance. Compensation for work-related conditions is your legal right. According to some estimates, around 80.5% of people in specialty occupations and managerial roles use computers. A further 70.5% of individuals in administrative, sales, and technical positions do the same. … Read more
Construction workers face summer hazards such as heat stroke, dehydration, sun exposure, and excessive fatigue. Here’s how to stay safe. Construction workers are among the most at-risk for work-related injuries and illnesses. Summer is an especially trying time for construction workers. The intense heat poses a serious threat to the safety of these workers. And … Read more
Prevent hearing loss in the workplace by implementing a hearing conservation program, reducing noise, scheduling breaks, providing PPE, and openly discussing noise safety. Occupational hearing loss, as the name implies, is damage to the inner ear from noise or vibrations that lead to partial or complete loss of hearing. Exposure to loud noise in the … Read more
Prevent workplace struck-by-object accidents: wear safety gear, provide training, inspect tools, implement traffic control, and limit access. Seek legal help for injuries. A struck-by-object accident, as the name implies, is an accident that occurs when an object forcefully strikes an individual. It’s a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry, with 75% of struck-by-object … Read more
In general, workers’ compensation covers any injury, illness, or aggravation of a pre-existing condition arising out of and during employment. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program designed to provide financial support and medical care to employees who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. In Missouri, workers’ compensation laws are in place to ensure that employees … Read more
Neck injuries are common in the workplace, especially among office workers. Symptoms include pain, headaches, swelling, and weakness. Neck injuries are common in the workplace, affecting thousands of workers every year across various occupations. Surprisingly, office workers seem to be particularly vulnerable. These injuries can result from sustained periods of craning the neck while working … Read more