Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Vocational rehabilitation is a service offered to people who can’t return to their regular jobs due to a disability resulting from a work accident or occupational disease. For many people who have had a disability due to a work-related accident, adapting to their new life is often harder than medical recovery. The workers’ compensation system … Read more
While some industries are more exposed to contagious diseases, all employees need to be protected and informed about COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic imposed new regulations related to work safety, and OSHA requires employers to provide a safe working environment for their staff. It’s each employer’s obligation to ensure that there’s a minimal risk of contracting … Read more
Have you or a loved one lost your job due to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you want to know if you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? The coronavirus pandemic has changed the whole world, gravely affecting the health and economic sectors. Besides the obvious health threat it represents, the outbreak has hit companies hard, … Read more
Even if you are injured on your first day of work, you generally qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Missouri’s worker’s compensation benefits assist workers if they get injured on the job. If such an event happens, the worker should notify their employer of their injury or illness. Then they should be able to get medical … Read more
Depression is one of the mental disorders that can appear or exacerbate symptoms in people who have suffered a work-related injury. Monitoring your mental health and taking action when symptoms indicate a change in your mental health is very important for your long-term well-being. Studies show that work-related injuries, especially more serious ones, can increase … Read more
Here’s a look at some of the most common injuries first responders suffer and what they can do to get the workers’ compensation benefits they are legally entitled to. Any worker in any industry can suffer from work-related injuries. Even an employee working in an office is prone to certain work injuries and occupational diseases. … Read more