Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
One of the most common, but somehow less talked about work-related injuries is temporary or permanent hearing loss or hearing impairment. Here are some numbers provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)to help you understand how prevalent this issue is. Hazardous Noises Are More Common Than You Imagine In the hope … Read more
If you work in an environment that forces you to be around smokers, be on the lookout for any symptoms that may indicate a health problem. The purpose of workers compensation insurance is to help employees cover their medical expenses and lost wages when they suffer a work-related injury or illness. It generally doesn’t matter … Read more
The role of insurance adjusters is to save the company money. Your best interests are not their priority. Imagine you hurt your back because of a work-related injury and now you have to spend a few weeks on bed rest to recover. One day, you get a phone call from the insurance adjuster. She is … Read more
In the case of comorbid conditions, it is necessary to demonstrate that these conditions are the result of your work, or at least were aggravated by the injuries or illness sustained at work. Comorbidity refers to the cases when a worker suffers from multiple medical or psychiatric conditions that present at the same time, and … Read more
Home healthcare workers provide a very important service but face many health hazards and risks. Home healthcare workers and nursing assistants provide very important services in Missouri. They provide long-term care and personal assistance to people with disabilities and other chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, they experience very high rates of occupational injuries. Whether employed by … Read more
The law only states that a scar derived from a work-related injury has to be “serious and permanent” to be compensated. A work-related injury can result in lost wages, isolation, pain, uncomfortable and expensive doctor visits, medical bills, and emotional issues, such as anxiety or depression. If the accident was severe, then the worker may … Read more