Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
St. Louis Construction workers are faced with a high risk of suffering electrical burn injuries. Construction workers face many risks of serious injury and fatality every time they are at work. There are various factors in a construction site that increase the risk of accidents and potential injuries. Construction industries report more injuries and fatalities each year than … Read more
St. Louis Construction workers are at high risk of injury and fatality due to construction site work conditions. There are various types of accidents that can cause fatalities during construction work, but there are four most commonly associated with fatalities in the construction industry. St. Louis work comp lawyers urge workers to be extra careful … Read more
Grinding wheel accidents cause serious workplace injuries. A grinding wheel is a wheel composed of abrasive particles that are bonded together. The ones with CBN or diamond grains are known as a superabrasive. Grinding wheels with silicon carbide, aluminum oxide or ceramic grains are referred to as a conventional abrasive. Grinding wheels are used for … Read more
According to OSHA, more than 70 workers were killed in 2011 as a result of being backed over by a construction vehicle. A backover accident takes place when a vehicle that is backing up hits a worker who is walking, standing, or kneeling behind the moving vehicle. These types of incidents can occur in a … Read more
Scissor lifts that are used improperly or are not properly maintained, can cause serious work related injuries. Man lifts such as scissor lifts are used extensively in many industries, and they offer a lot of convenience for work in elevated places. They are used in construction sites, film shootings, warehouses, sports events and many other … Read more
A workers compensation claim for DVT can be complicated, requiring the assistance of a St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. These blood clots develop when blood thickens and clumps together. Most of these clots occur in the thigh or … Read more