Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
If you’ve been laid off from your job, there are a few things you should know about how it will impact your workers’ compensation claim. The current state of the economy is having a significant impact on businesses across the country. Unfortunately, this means that layoffs and plant closures are becoming more and more common. … Read more
While these devices can make the job easier, they can also threaten workers if they are not used properly. Did you know that hand-propelled vehicles are one of the leading causes of construction site injuries? In fact, studies have shown that these types of injuries account for a large percentage of all workplace accidents. Below, … Read more
The sad reality is with the current labor shortage, the number of workplace injuries may continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly three million reported workplace injuries in 2020. And the sad reality is with the current labor shortage, the number of workplace injuries may continue to increase. … Read more
Video footage is an incredibly powerful form of evidence in a workers’ compensation claim. You want to have it on your side. Anyone who has ever been injured at work hopes their workers’ compensation claim goes smoothly. Unfortunately, things don’t always go so well. Your employer and their insurance company could try to fight you … Read more
Unfortunately, many workers are exposed to harmful air pollution daily without even realizing it. This exposure has been linked to many severe health problems. You may not think much of it, but the air quality in your workplace can have a tremendous impact on your health. In fact, exposure to certain airborne contaminants has been … Read more
If you were injured at work but your claim is being denied by your employer or their insurance company due to “equal exposure,” contact our law office today! Workers’ compensation laws are supposed to protect the worker injured at work or in the scope of their employment. However, in 2005, Missouri workers’ compensation laws changed … Read more