Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
While there isn’t necessarily anything wrong with being active on social media, it’s best to tread carefully with social media while pursuing your workers’ comp claim. Most people can hardly go a day without login into their favorite social media platforms. That’s why Facebook attracts a staggering 2.89 billion monthly active users (MAU). While there’s … Read more
Seeing a doctor as soon as possible is essential for your health and crucial in your claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Usually, after suffering a workplace injury, it’s advisable to seek immediate medical care. Seeing a doctor as soon as possible is essential for your health and crucial in your claim for workers’ compensation benefits. … Read more
Serious work injuries can often be prevented by observing these important machine safeguarding practices. Machines are a leading cause of permanent and partial disabilities in the workplace. They often cause blindness, amputated limbs, burns, or death in severe cases. However, these injuries can often be prevented by observing machine safeguarding practices provided by your employer. … Read more
If employees don’t handle heavy equipment correctly, there’s a chance they might get injured and sometimes even suffer fatal injuries. Heavy equipment is a staple for many businesses, especially those in the construction and mining industry. Unfortunately, working with heavy equipment comes with its fair share of risks. If employees don’t handle the equipment correctly, … Read more
Like other workers, janitors are also prone to various workplace injuries. Here are five of the most common risks they face. Janitors may be the last people you’d think would suffer from a workplace injury. Working as a janitor may seem pretty safe except for the occasional slip and fall. However, contrary to popular belief, … Read more
Occupation lung diseases often result from repeated and long-term exposure to harmful substances and can occur in various occupations. Occupational lung diseases rank among the most common work-related illnesses. These illnesses often result from repeated and long-term exposure to harmful substances and can occur in just about any occupation or industry. Let’s take a closer … Read more