An employee was stuck on a conveyor belt and crushed to death. A year later, a similar accident was reported. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations, inspects, and ensures the provision of a safe and healthy work environment to the working class of America. They investigate fatal workplace accidents and examine the circumstances causing a worker’s death. … Read more
Assault, battery, and other forms of violence are a leading cause of work-related injuries among healthcare workers. Healthcare workers do the important work of caring for people’s health. It is unfortunate that they have to face violent behavior at the hands of patients. Assault, battery and other forms of violent attacks are one of the leading causes of … Read more
Workplace injuries are an unfortunate reality that many American workers face. Every day, hundreds of workplace injuries occur across the nation. While many of these injuries are minor and require nothing more than first aid, some injuries require a long hospital stay and prolonged medical treatment. All types of workers are at risk for workplace injuries. Certain types of … Read more
Safety and health hazards can exist in almost work environment. There are a surprising number of work-injury risks for office workers. Accidents in construction sites and other dangerous workplaces are a common occurrence. However, not many of us are aware that even office workers can get injured in the workplace. Even workers who work primarily … Read more
If you have been injured at work, it is easy to be overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make about your benefits. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we can help! When an individual is injured and unable to perform job duties, he/she may be entitled to different types of … Read more
While most of us would not think of nail salon work as a high risk job, the reality is that these workers are exposed to dangerous chemicals on the job. Nail salons are extremely popular among those who love to pamper themselves with a pedicure or manicure. This industry continues to grow, even though many … Read more