Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
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
Commercial truck drivers face a number of work-related work injuries each year. Commercial truckers do an important job of transporting our food, clothes, electronics, industrial goods, and many other goods essential to running our homes and economy properly. However, most of us never think of all the risks these commercial truckers face as they go … Read more
There are several factors that can cause a crane collapse and lead to severe job-related injuries. Crane collapses are responsible for causing considerable damage to persons and property. Due to the fact that cranes can tower hundreds of feet into the air, they are capable of causing injuries and damage over a widespread area. It … Read more
One way in which workers sustain unexpected injuries is when they react to a potential danger. Working in different environments can put you at risk for various injuries. One way in which workers sustain unexpected injuries is when they react to a potential danger. For example, if a worker steps on to a slippery floor, … Read more