Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Skin exposure to chemicals is one of the biggest problems from an occupational safety perspective. While most people believe that respiratory disorders are the most common occupational illness, the reality is that each year, more skin diseases are reported than any other illness. Skin injuries can disable or even permanently scar the worker. According to … Read more
Don’t let your employer downplay a dental work injury or let them deny you your rightful workers compensation benefits. There are a wide variety of workplace injuries and illnesses. While the term ‘workplace injuries’ usually brings up images of broken bones, cuts, burns and bruises, not many give dental injuries much thought. However, any injury … Read more
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. In 2014, approximately 3 million workers suffered nonfatal workplace injuries. Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. This type of injury can easily lead to problems … Read more
If you have been severely injured on the job and you will never fully recover, you may be entitled to permanent disability benefits. If you’ve had an accident or illness caused by your job and now find that you will never fully recover, you will most likely want to claim permanent disability benefits. In this … Read more
Nearly 32 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. According to OSHA, 650,000 different chemicals are used in 3 million workplaces. Hazardous chemicals were responsible for nearly 3 million injuries or illness in 2014. This is the reason why chemical safety in workplaces is crucial. In this post, our St. Louis work … Read more
If you’ve suffered from food poisoning that you’ve contracted at work, you may wonder whether or not you can claim workers compensation. Every year, food poisoning affects millions of people in the US. Food poisoning can prove to be dangerous. If you’ve ever had it you’ll know what we mean. But while most of us … Read more