James Hoffmann 
Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other federal agencies publish the latest workplace injury statistics. No matter what you do for a living or where you work in the U.S., there is always a chance that you will get injured on the job. Workers in all types of occupations get injured … Read more
The answer often depends on the type of light-duty work offered and whether or not your doctor thinks you can handle it. While you are healing from work-related injuries, you may not be able to get back to your old job. However, employers are encouraged to offer light-duty tasks to injured employees while they are … Read more
Machine entanglement injuries happen when an employee is pulled into a running machine by their clothes, hair, jewelry, or body parts. While machines help businesses become more efficient and productive, working with them comes with an inherent risk. According to a report released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), machinery accidents account for … Read more
In Missouri, being a member of a workers’ union generally does not affect an employee’s ability to receive and negotiate for workers’ comp benefits. Being a unionized employee in Missouri comes with many benefits, including better pay, job security, and more control of your shifts and working hours. However, are union employees covered by workers’ … Read more
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are planning on taking a vacation while receiving workers compensation benefits. Going on vacation may seem like a reasonable thing to do if you’re out of work because of a workplace injury. After all, when you’re on a tight work schedule, such opportunities come … Read more
Having your workers’ comp benefits terminated while still nursing work-related injuries can certainly be upsetting and confusing. Being out of work due to an injury is devastating, but when the money that covers your lost wages and medical bills is cut off, the experience can be overwhelming. Here are some frequently asked questions about the … Read more