James Hoffmann 
Exposure to toxic and dangerous chemicals at work may result in serious injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment. Glaziers, agriculture workers, packagers, nurses, packers, doctors, and landscapers routinely come in contact with dangerous chemicals as part of their jobs. Some of these employees have suffered severe injuries because of chemical exposure. Chemical burns are a serious type … Read more
Hand-arm vibration syndrome is a work-related illness that causes damage to the nerves and muscles in the hands and arms. Workers in Missouri are exposed to a wide variety of injuries including occupational illnesses and repetitive motion injuries. Hand-arm vibration syndrome is defined as a work-related illness that causes damage to the blood vessels, nerves, muscles, or … Read more
Employees that are injured in a “caught in or between” accident are often confused about their rights under Missouri workers’ compensation. Many types of work may involve some kind of a risk. Workers in the construction industry are particularly susceptible to work-related injuries. The most common type of accident associated with the construction industry is being caught in … Read more
Regardless of the circumstances leading to a work-related injury, an employer is generally exempt from being sued as part of Missouri workers’ compensation statutes. The no-fault insurance was designed to ensure that an injured employee’s medical costs be paid for, while protecting the employer from being held liable for negligence. You can, however, file a personal injury claim if an … Read more
A doctor will decide when you have reached maximum medical improvement, no longer needing medical care. A St. Louis employee who is injured on the job has the right to have those injuries treated at no cost to them. This is the basis of workers’ compensation insurance. Private health insurance is not obligated to pay those expenses, … Read more
An occupational illness differs from a workplace injury, but is still covered by workers’ compensation insurance. An occupational illness is an identifiable disease that arises during the course of employment that would not have occurred if not for the job. There must be a direct correlation between the disease and a known risk associated with … Read more