Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Tree trimmers are exposed to many hazards that can make their job dangerous and put them at risk of injury. There is a lot of work for tree trimmers when the weather gets warmer, suddenly all the trees and bushes are growing fast. These can be an inconvenience, such as blocking the view from your … Read more
As the summer months heat up in St. Louis, outdoor workers face a higher risk of heat-related illnesses. There are a growing number of workers suffering from heat related illnesses during the hot summer months. These illnesses such as heat stroke, are particularly prevalent in employees who work outdoors like gardeners and construction workers. We … Read more
Teenagers are particularly at risk of suffering a workplace injury. Many teenagers take up summer jobs. Of course the extra cash is always welcome but it teaches them a lot too. They learn responsibility and they learn the value of money. You’ll often find they start to spend less money when they’ve had to work … Read more
There are numerous reasons why an injured worker may want to refuse recommended medical treatment or surgery. Everyone has a right to refuse a recommended treatment or surgery. The reasons to refuse treatment could be many, such as phobias, allergies, and apprehensions about taking risks. Whatever the reason is, many injured workers who claim workers … Read more
If you have been injured and are unable to work, it can be difficult to work out the complexities of your case. When a person is injured or hurt and is not able to perform their job duties, they are entitled a few different types of financial support. Two of these are workers compensation benefits … Read more
Entertainers and live performers can suffer from a wide variety of work-related accidents. Live performances are always entertaining, but the performers often take huge risks while they do their acts. The acrobat could fall from the trapeze, the motorbike stunt man could easily have an accident. It’s this risk that adds to the thrill of … Read more