Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
New OSHA reporting rules require employers to be cautious about how they use alcohol and drug testing. Employers often require workers to submit to an alcohol or drug testing after a workplace accident. However, new OSHA reporting rules require employers to be more cautious about this testing. Often, employers will have blanket policies in place requiring each worker … Read more
The knee joint is especially susceptible to workplace injury. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a painful injury that often requires surgery to repair. Workers such as plumbers and carpet layers are exposed to knee injuries because of the constant pressure they put on their knees while working. Workplace Knee Injury The knee joint … Read more
If you are finding it difficult to receive your work comp benefits, seek legal help from a Missouri injured at work lawyer. A work-related heel bone fracture, known as a calcaneus fracture, can be extremely serious and may result in disability. (For more information about permanent disability – Proving the Extent of Your Disability for a Work … Read more
Workplace injuries can be serious enough to keep you from working and earning the wages you need to pay your bills. Falling down a staircase at your workplace can cause severe head and neck injuries. Slip and fall injuries could be serious enough to keep you from working and earning wages you need to pay your bills. If the … Read more
Overexertion is dangerous and increases the risk for workplace injuries. Overexertion is the third-leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Overexertion accounts for over 3.3 million emergency visits each year. Overexertion means taking part in an activity or group of activities that causes an individual to exceed his or … Read more
When filing for workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to be honest throughout the process. Once you file a work comp claim, there may be many different parties involved in the process. You may have to answer questions for each of the parties involved and tell them how the injury occurred. They may also want to … Read more