If you were injured at work and want to pursue your workers’ comp claim, you don’t have to do it alone. The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann is here for you. The United States workforce is brimming with young and energetic youth eager to attend to the country’s growing work demand. About 54.4% of … Read more
A disability rating is critical because it’s used to determine the type of benefits you will receive. Call us today to schedule your free consultation. When you visit the doctor after suffering a workplace injury, the doctor will examine the injury and give a disability rating detailing the severity of your impairment. This article explores … Read more
Were you hurt while working in a parking lot or garage in St. Louis? Talk to our workers’ compensation attorneys. There are hazards in every workplace, and working as a parking lot attendant is no different. As a parking lot attendant, you continually guide confused drivers and move hundreds of cars every day, which can … Read more
According to the CDC, it’s the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 32.5 million US adults. Laboring hard and for long hours is not an option for most people. It’s necessary if you want to earn a living and meet tight deadlines. On occasion, however, we overwork our bodies, and injuries result. Osteoarthritis (OA) … Read more
Were you injured in a workplace accident and need assistance filing your workers’ compensation claim? Reach out to the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. All employers have a duty to protect their employees against any foreseeable accident or injuries that may arise while working. Therefore, employers must identify all risks that the employees may … Read more
Poor craftsmanship, faulty materials, and working in poor weather conditions cause deadly electrocutions. This was the cause of 8.5% of construction workers’ deaths in 2019. Electrocution is a severe hazard that plagues most workplaces, but particularly construction sites. It’s estimated that electrocution kills an average of 143 construction workers each year. To help keep electrocution-induced … Read more