The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann can help you understand what your best legal options are after a dog bite injury and help you follow them. Aggressive dogs are dangerous, and it’s the dog owner’s responsibility to keep the animal under a tight leash. This prevents any unwarranted attacks on innocent strangers. The Centers … Read more
Let’s take a closer look at poor ergonomics in the workplace, discuss what you can do to prevent these injuries, and how to seek compensation if you have been injured. You’ve probably heard of the term Ergonomics, but do you know what it means? According to OSHA, Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job … Read more
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