Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Workers can develop symptoms almost immediately after being exposed to a toxic chemical. In many cases, however, it can take months and even years for symptoms to appear. Toxic exposure to fumes or dust from a range of particles — such as silica, beryllium, asbestos — can significantly impact the health of your lungs and … Read more
While construction workers perform extremely valuable jobs, the nature of the work involving heavy tools, machinery, and industrial equipment can be hazardous. Construction can be one of the most dangerous trades for workplace injuries. While construction workers perform extremely valuable jobs, the nature of the work involving heavy tools, machinery, and industrial equipment can be … Read more
If you have been injured on the job and regularly work overtime, you may wonder if this will be factored into your workers’ comp benefits. If you’ve recently been injured on the job in Missouri, you may be wondering how much money you’ll get from workers’ comp after your claim goes through. Does overtime count … Read more
Some employers have more integrity than others, and pressure from employers is one of the leading reasons why some employees fail to file workers’ comp claims. Unfortunately, not all employers view workers’ compensation claims in the same light. Some employers have more integrity than others, and pressure from employers is one of the leading reasons … Read more
Although it is never fun to imagine worst-case scenarios, it is important to understand your options if an accident or injury ever befalls you at work. If you suffered a severe injury while working at your St. Louis job, you might be pretty sure you are eligible for workers’ compensation. However, if this injury has … Read more
If you are a spouse or dependent of a worker who has died on the job in Missouri, the process of understanding the compensation to which you’re entitled can be difficult. A common topic brought up with St. Louis work injury attorneys is the difference between workers’ compensation benefits and life insurance benefits. Many people … Read more