Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
Just because people can’t see your wounds, doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t entitled to workers’ compensation. A laceration or head concussion can elicit the empathy of your manager and colleagues. However, not all work injuries are visible. Repetitive tasks, lifting heavy objects, a stressful work environment, and so on can lead to painful injuries and … Read more
Companies are required to provide employees with proper medical care and treatment after a work-related injury. A work injury can take a toll on the victim’s life. Not being able to sustain oneself and provide for the family can make you feel powerless. Depending on the seriousness of your injuries, you may expect a long … Read more
There have been cases where the workers fought this classification and filled a suit to get an employee status. The technological advancements of the last decades are changing the workforce irreversibly and forever. As the internet is making remote working possible, the gig economy is blossoming. The increased flexibility that the gig economy provides is … Read more
There are a number of factors that can contribute to a trench collapse. Here is what you can do to stay safe. The construction industry comes with numerous injury risks for workers. A lot of the incidents happen in the building’s trenches, often resulting in debilitating injuries or even death. Numerous causes can lead to … Read more
The problem with these practices is that insurance companies tend to use the information in the detriment of the employee. Most employers nowadays try to make the work environment as engaging as possible for their employees. Whether we are talking about free breakfast, break rooms, or training programs, companies offer these perks to increase employee … Read more
Working in a grocery store might seem like a nice, safe job. The truth is that it is actually very demanding and it includes many types of activities that have the potential of putting you at risk of injury. The number of tasks a grocery store employee must carry are increasing the probability of getting … Read more