Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Sick building syndrome refers to a wide range of causes for work-related injuries or sickness. When your working environment or conditions make you sick, you are caught in the middle: having to pay medical bills and suffering physical and mental damage because of the job that is supposed to pay for those medical bills. This … Read more
Back injuries are the second most common workplace injury, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA). The most common work-related back injuries include: The majority of work related back injuries are caused by twisting or over-extension of the spine due to pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, or poor posture. Work-related back injuries are often … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, it is extremely important that you report your accident to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. After you get injured on the job, Missouri law states you must inform your employer in writing and mention the following details: Date, time and place of the injury … Read more
Finger amputations can be devastating because they are often not just a physical injury, but they can also take an emotional toll on you as you struggle to adjust. An estimated 50,000 amputations occur every year in the USA, and the most common form is finger amputations. Though there are many things that may lead … Read more
Getting injured on the job is a stressful event, especially if the resulting injuries prevent you from going back to work and earning a living. Not to mention, you have to worry about paying your medical bills and other expenses associated with your condition. Workers compensation benefits are meant to help the injured employee sustain … Read more
Workers compensation laws are a fairly complex piece of legislation, and it can be very difficult to go through them without a broader understanding of the legal system. When you apply for workers compensation benefits, you may be asked to make a very important decision: settle the claim or keep lifetime medical coverage. However, without … Read more