When an accident occurs at work, the result can be varying degrees of disability. A disability is defined as a physical, mental, emotional or sensory impairment that prevents a person from being able to perform an otherwise normal function. It is … [Read more...] about Temporary vs. Permanent Disability Facts
MO Workers Compensation: Survivors Benefits
However, sometimes people do not end up receiving the benefits they are entitled to under the law... Each year thousands of workers in Missouri are injured on the job. Unfortunately, however, some of these injuries are fatal. If an employee dies … [Read more...] about MO Workers Compensation: Survivors Benefits
Workers Compensation Claim for Occupational Diseases
As of 2005 an occupational disease must be reported within 30 days of the diagnosis of the condition. In 2005 the Missouri legislature redefined the occupational injury parameters. It is important to understand what occupational diseases are and … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation Claim for Occupational Diseases
Protect Yourself From Neck Related Injuries At Work
Neck injuries that result from work-related situations are fairly common. They can be easy to resolve or they can last months or even years at a time, requiring long term medical treatment. Seeking treatment immediately for a work related neck … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself From Neck Related Injuries At Work
Work Related Hand and Wrist Injuries
These types of treatments may limit or prohibit the amount of work that one is able to perform. Most of us have experienced a finger, hand or wrist injury at some point in our life. Usually they are minor and require very little, if any, medical … [Read more...] about Work Related Hand and Wrist Injuries
Knee Injuries in the Workplace
If you have injured your knee on the job and are being denied benefits, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. The knee is the largest joint in the body and is quite complicated. The knee supports nearly all of the weight of the body. It is … [Read more...] about Knee Injuries in the Workplace