Month: September 2013

Missouri Coal Mining Accidents – Understanding Your Rights

November 11, 2019September 4, 2013 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Coal mining is still a booming industry in Missouri, as anyone who works in this industry is well aware. There are currently around 400 active mines in Missouri and approximately 30,000 individuals are employed in these mines. As you can imagine, this is a very dangerous line of work and accidents do happen. Miners and … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

Exceptions To The “Exclusive Remedy” Of Workers’ Compensation

June 18, 2025September 3, 2013 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Laws implemented by state workers’ compensation systems usually provide both protections to injured workers and limit the legal recourse that these workers have. This means that the state statutes provide an “exclusive remedy” for workers who are injured on the job – workers’ comp benefits, which include medical treatment. It should be fairly easy for … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2025