Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
As more and more American jobs require workers to sit behind a computer for hours on end, there is an increase in computer-related injuries. Most American households own at least one computer connected to the internet. It’s very difficult to imagine life without it, and the trend is mirrored by businesses that require computers to … Read more
The CDC reports that the fatality is roughly six times higher than the rate among workers in other industries. Oilfield workers are routinely exposed to a variety of different hazards. The CDC reports that the fatality is roughly seven times higher than the rate among workers in other industries. When a worker is injured as … Read more
Some studies show that due to having more experience, older workers are, in fact, a lot more careful in carrying out their daily activities. The population of older people in the workforce is growing. According to Pew Research Center, in 2016, 19% of U.S. adults age 65 and above were employed, some working longer hours, … Read more
If you work with fireworks, then you should know that fireworks-related injuries can be compensated, but only under some specific circumstances. It’s a time for great celebration in America, but also one that seems to send a lot of people to the emergency room. Most 4th of July celebrations are nothing without a nice display … Read more
Keep track of your medical visits, treatments, missed work days and anything relevant, and keep all documents that back up your logs. Workers compensation is in place to help injured employees get through the tough recovery period and manage to survive when not being able to work as much as before, or at all. Many … Read more
When the accident takes place at work, you are entitled to workers compensation under Missouri law. Many working Americans have to operate heavy machinery as part of their daily work activities. Construction workers or factory employees are common examples of workers who need to work with or next to these intricate machines and, as a … Read more