When dealing with workplace injuries and insurance claims, there are certain things that insurance companies may not always emphasize or disclose to injured workers. As a worker injured on the job, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, making a workers’ comp claim can be difficult and complex, and insurance companies … Read more
If you’ve suffered a work injury due to an accident with water, contact our workers’ comp attorneys to schedule a free case evaluation. Water is essential for running day-to-day work operations. Some companies use tens of thousands of gallons of water daily, while others only need water for cleaning and hydration. Unfortunately, water hazards exist … Read more
Contact our law office to schedule a free case evaluation if you need to file a carpel tunnel workers’ compensation claim. As many as ten million Americans yearly suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS occurs when the carpal ligament in your wrist compresses a major nerve in the hand. This causes arm weakness, numbness, … Read more
A wrong diagnosis could reduce the settlement amount or disqualify you from getting proper compensation. A misdiagnosis can significantly disrupt your workers’ compensation case. The severity of your injuries or illness in a workers’ comp case determines your settlement. A wrong diagnosis could reduce the settlement amount or disqualify you from getting proper compensation. Misdiagnoses … Read more
Workers’ compensation and disability benefits are two types of insurance programs that provide financial support to individuals who cannot work due to injury or illness. The United States Government has implemented policies to protect the worker’s health, safety, and individual rights in the workplace. The two most standout policies in that specific regard are workers’ … Read more
If you work in the electrical industry and sustained a work injury or illness, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for May 2020, there were approximately 418,100 workers employed in the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution sector in the United States. However, … Read more