Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
It is now possible for workers, who are exposed to asbestos and develop mesothelioma, to pursue a personal injury case against their employer. Under Missouri workers’ compensation coverage, “exclusive remedy” is what is used to compensate an employee who has a work-related injury. So, when someone is hurt on the job, they are usually limited … Read more
Most people who develop silicosis do so due to the exposure that they have when they are in a work environment. Most people know that asbestos is a dangerous substance and a toxin that requires special precaution to when handled and disposed of. But, not many people know about silica dust exposure and the profound … Read more
If you are injured in a car accident while working under the scope of your employment, you should be able to claim workers’ compensation for your injuries. Since car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury outside of the workplace, the following fact should not come as a surprise: car accidents comprise the … Read more
If you have been injured at work and your employer either wasn’t carrying workers’ comp insurance or is denying your claim, contact a St. Louis work injury attorney. It is a law in the state of Missouri that every employer who operated in the construction industry or employs more than five workers have workers’ compensation … Read more
The insurance company will be working overtime to find a way to deny your workers’ compensation claim. Workers who are an employee of a business that employs more than five workers or are in the construction industry are covered by something called workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that a … Read more
Exempt employers that decide not to get workers comp insurance remain exposed to civil lawsuits by employees who are injured during work. If you are a business owner in Missouri, you are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It is an insurance policy that is specifically related to helping those who are on the job … Read more