Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
A recent study confirmed that ergonomic hazards play a major role in causing musculoskeletal injuries among construction workers. Workplace injuries, especially in the construction industry are a common occurrence. Apart from the workplace accidents that can cause severe injuries as well as fatalities, chronic injuries caused by repetitive job functions are also quite common. A … Read more
A worker can be denied his/her workers comp benefits because of a utilization review, even if they suffered injuries at the workplace. Workers compensation covers medical treatment, lost wages, ongoing care and any other necessary expenses arising out of a workplace injury. The benefits are available only if the injury occurred at the workplace or … Read more
Firefighters have to work under stress in extremely hazardous conditions. Firefighting is a dangerous profession, where lives are almost always at stake. The job exposes firefighters to risks of many life-threatening injuries, long-term illnesses, as well as death. For many, the threat of developing cancer due to exposure to harmful substances during the course of … Read more
If you are collecting workers compensation benefits, you may be wondering if you need to pay taxes on that money. If you are collecting workers compensation benefits due to an accident at work, you might be wondering if you should be saving up money to pay taxes on the money you receive. The good news … Read more
Sleep deprivation, poor quality sleep, and the resultant effects of these contribute to workplace accidents. There is a clear increase in the number of Americans suffering from sleep disorders. Sleep deprivation, poor quality sleep, and the resultant effects of these contribute to a society that is continuously fatigued, risking accidents, and disasters on the road, … Read more
Injured and unable to return to work? We can help you determine who is responsible for shouldering the costs. When you are injured and either sustain acute injuries or permanent ones that make it impossible for you to perform in your normal capacity going forward, there are specific types of benefits that you may be … Read more