Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
There are very specific things that are covered under workers’ compensation as well as some exceptions. Workers compensation is a type of insurance that an employer is mandated to carry to ensure that if someone is injured while on the job, they can be compensated fairly. In exchange for an employer carrying insurance, the employee … Read more
Many work injuries are preventable and occur due to a lack of proper protective gear. Each day, hundreds of workers suffer injuries in the workplace. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are preventable and occur due to lack of employee training, safety procedures, and proper protective gear. Something as simple as safety shoes can help prevent … Read more
Each year, more than 300 people are injured in industrial fires and explosions, and many of them are killed in these accidents. Industrial fires and explosions are a huge danger to both people and property. Each year, more than 300 people are injured in industrial fires and explosions, and many of them are killed in … Read more
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 70% of forklift accidents are preventable. Most construction and large manufacturing sites use forklifts for a variety of purposes. There are lots of forklifts and unfortunately there are many forklift accidents too. In fact, every year approximately 100 people die from a forklift accident. Additionally, around 95,000 … Read more
If you do decide to return to work, there are factors that can affect your ability to collect workers’ compensation benefits. When you are injured on the job, there are both physical and emotional challenges that you have to overcome. At a time when stress may seem overwhelming, is also a time when you have … Read more
Shift workers are exposed to a number of risks that can cause work injuries and illnesses. All jobs come with some risks. For those who work on a construction site, there are risks of falls, and for people working in the catering industry there are burn risks. Even employees in office jobs face risks such … Read more