Law Office of James M. Hoffmann While there are a few exceptions, your employer is required by law to have workers compensation insurance. According to the MO Department of Labor, there were 8,896 workers compensation injury claims filed in July 2013. Workers compensation is compulsory. While there are a few exceptions, your employer is required by law to have workers compensation … Read more
We can help you to pursue the benefits and compensation you deserve even if your case is complicated and your claim is denied. Usually work injuries are fairly straightforward. While you may run into problems getting full compensation for a claim or obtaining all of the benefits you feel you are entitled to, for most … Read more
Considering the prevalence of car accidents, driving under normal conditions can pretty dangerous as well. Kramer Williamson, a veteran Sprint Car driver, died from injuries that he sustained in an accident during a qualifying race at Lincoln Speedway in central Pennsylvania on Saturday. The coroner’s office and race organizers reported the death after Williamson, 63, … Read more
Employees who work for private companies are not affected by these proposed changes, as these only apply to federal employees. Legislators proposed a new bill that tacked a provision onto legislation dealing with postal workers that would completely overhaul the federal workers compensation system. Federal workers are governed by a different system than other workers. … Read more
Employees who are injured while working for the railroad generally have the right to sue for damages under the Federal Employee Liabilities Act. Because railroad employees are usually not covered under workers compensation, individuals who are injured while working for a railroad, will need to file a personal injury lawsuit. The Federal Employee Liabilities Act was … Read more
There are a number of reasons that can cause a person to slip and fall at work. Each year there are thousands of slip and fall work related accidents. These types of accidents can result in serious injury, even death and are the most common type of workplace accidents. According to OSHA, 15% of … Read more