Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
What happens when an injured spouse dies while receiving workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer a work-related injury. The injured worker is not required to prove fault in order to receive work comp benefits. In the event of the worker’s death, his or her survivors may be entitled … Read more
Should you settle a workers’ compensation claim to receive a lump sum payment? If you have been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that include medical benefits and temporary or permanent disability benefits. You may wonder if you should settle your workers’ compensation claim and receive a lump sum of money upfront. … Read more
The food service industry reports the highest number of work-related burn injuries every year. According to the World Health Organization, burn injuries sustained at home or at the workplace result in an estimated 265,000 fatalities annually. According to the American Burn Association, there are about 3,400 burn injury-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Of these, … Read more
Recent studies suggest that prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust fumes are the cause of occupational illnesses, including lung cancer. Diesel, also known as No.2 oil, is widely used in a number of heavy vehicles and machinery like trucks, buses, small engines, forklifts, and heavy machinery. Recent studies have suggested that diesel exhaust fumes are extremely hazardous … Read more
Work-related injuries include repetitive stress injuries that occur as a result of stress and strain over a period of time. A repetitive stress injury that affects workers is degenerative disc disease. While the discs can wear out as a natural part of aging, they can also result from stress and strain on the spine. Over time, the … Read more
If you are an iron worker who has been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that iron workers have the highest injury rate among all occupations. Iron workers often work at heights with powerful and heavy equipment and they face the risk of falling, being struck … Read more