Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
One of the most distressing and life changing injuries a person could suffer in a workplace is paralysis. There are various types of workplace accidents that can lead to paralysis. It can completely change the worker’s life and make him unable to return to work. The worker may even need lifelong assistance with his daily … Read more
Utility workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous workplace conditions everyday. Utility workers provide us with a continuous source of electricity and gas, and in the process they face several dangers on their jobs each day. These workers have to work in dangerous situations when people lose electrical services or there is a … Read more
St. Louis baggage handlers are often susceptible to work-related injuries due to the nature of their job. Workplace injuries are particularly common among workers who have to lift and carry heavy weights as a part of their job. Baggage handlers are one such class of workers who are susceptible to various injuries due to the … Read more
Prescription painkillers, especially opioid prescription painkillers, can prove hazardous to workers. Many workers use prescription painkillers for their injuries. While these are legal and are given with a valid prescription, opioid prescription painkillers can prove hazardous to workers. Prescription painkillers are addictive and according to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 45 people die every day … Read more
Broken bone injuries often require extensive treatment and in some cases the injured worker may need to undergo surgery. Workers in certain industries, including manufacturing and construction, are at a greater risk of suffering a broken bone injury. Broken bones often require extensive treatment and in some cases the injured worker may need to undergo surgery. One of … Read more
If you have suffered a work-related knee injury, you should be receiving all of your workers’ compensation benefits. Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injuries involve a ligament in the knee joint. These ligaments play a crucial role in helping stabilize the knee, and any injury to these ligaments can adversely affect the stability in the knee. … Read more