Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that auto mechanics are more likely to experience occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition, there may be a large number of unreported injuries, and the total figure could … Read more
Janitors play a major role in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of residential and commercial buildings. In other words, they are indirectly responsible for keeping many individuals healthy. Unfortunately, janitors are often exposed to serious risks of injury and health hazards. Every year, over 46,000 janitors suffer work-related injuries that require time away from work, … Read more
Work related ankle & knee injuries are often a result of slip and falls, repetitive motion, abnormal motions, or twisting of the ankle. The knee is the load bearing joint in the body, and any injury to it can be extremely painful and difficult to heal. Work related knee injuries could be a result of … Read more
A psychological injury can be just as debilitating to an individual as a physical injury. Most people associate collecting workers comp benefits with an accidental physical injury from work. They don’t consider circumstances where a person’s mental capacity has been affected by an unforeseen event that makes it difficult to function during normal activities. If you … Read more
As an injured Missouri worker, it is important to avoid doing anything that would cost you your workers compensation benefits. After being injured on the job and filing for workers compensation, you may feel that once you start receive your benefits you are in the clear. This is not the case, and if you … Read more
Workers injured at their workplace are entitled to disability benefits under the Missouri workers compensation system. Permanent partial disability means that the worker’s injury affects his ability to do certain work or jobs but he/she is still able to work in some capacity. On the other hand, permanent total disability means that the worker is … Read more