Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
If you are a volunteer worker, are you eligible for workers compensation if you are injured while working? As a business owner, once you hire employees, things cannot only get complicated, they can get expensive. In the state of Missouri, if you have more than five people working for you, then you are required to … Read more
Statistics indicate that as many as 30% of all injuries at work are a result of invisible injuries. Sometimes when you are injured while working, symptoms are obvious and readily apparent, such as a burn injury or a broken leg, the effects of your injury are visible and undeniable. Unfortunately, other types of injuries aren’t … Read more
Heat stroke is one of the most common dangers faced by outdoor workers. Summers in St. Louis can be hot and unbearable and if you work in an industry where you are outside all day, it can wreak havoc on your health. If you are outside for an extended amount of time, it is essential … Read more
If your claim has been denied, ask these 5 questions to figure out if an insurance company has reasonable cause to dismiss it or not. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance policy that is meant to protect workers in the St. Louis area. It is also a type of coverage that seeks to … Read more
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