Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Roofing is a dangerous job, and a mistake in this profession can lead to very serious injuries, possibly even fatalities. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. From 2003 to 2013, there have been over 3,500 fatalities and falls from roofs accounted for nearly 34% of them. This … Read more
For many injured workers, their problems get worse when they return to work. An employer or insurance company representative should never tell you not to file a claim for worker’s compensation. Legally, they should not sway a worker against claiming something that’s well within their rights. If this has happened to you, speak with an … Read more
The insurance company will go to great lengths to save money and avoid paying the compensation you may be legally entitled to. Everyone wants to make a good first impression at their new place of employment. But when you’re new, don’t know the environment just yet, or maybe don’t have enough work experience, it can … Read more
An industrial job often comes with higher risks, meaning an injury in these environments could potentially have devastating outcomes. You can work in one of the most careful businesses around, where every health and safety code is respected to the letter, all the time. Even so, accidents can still happen. For the industrial industry, there … Read more
If you are an actor or an artist and got injured while performing, it’s understandable if you’re not sure what to do. Workers’ compensation laws are meant to protect workers in Missouri. Should a worker get hurt or ill, as long as their condition is directly linked to their work, their medical treatment should generally … Read more
When it comes to work-related injuries, it’s important to always report your injuries, no matter how small they may seem. When you hear about work injury claims, you may imagine life-altering injuries or conditions that render a person unable to sustain themselves. While these claims are not an easy thing to go through, they aren’t … Read more