Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Work-related radiation sickness is a serious condition. You may qualify for Missouri workers’ compensation benefits. Radiation sickness refers to the nature of an illness or injury that occurs when the body is exposed to a large dose of radiation. Many workers are exposed to radiation for a short period of time, in which case it … Read more
“How do I pay the medical bills for a work-related injury? I am still waiting for the work comp claim to be approved.” If you suffer an injury at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In general, workers’ compensation pays medical bills and lost earnings. However, it may take time to get approval … Read more
At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we make recovering your workers compensation benefits our priority. There a variety of occupational diseases that relate to a person’s blood and blood forming organs. For example, anemia is an illness that develops when your blood does not have a sufficient amount of healthy red blood cells. … Read more
Constant and prolonged exposure to excessive noise at the workplace can damage your hearing. Depending on the extent of exposure, a worker may suffer hearing impairment as well. Noise can be defined as sound that is undesired, interferes with normal hearing, and is noticeably unpleasant. Work Comp for Injuries Caused by Noise Exposure Noise level is measured … Read more
Workers’ compensation laws require that only injuries that “arise out of your work” qualify for compensation. If you fall on the stairs and suffer a head or neck injury in the workplace, the consequences could be devastating. Your doctor may recommend long-term treatment requiring days off from work. This means that you may lose your earnings … Read more
Severe St. Louis workplace injuries may leave a worker incapable of performing job duties or even daily activities. Some of the most severe and difficult work-related injuries involve trauma to the back and neck. Back and neck injuries can be devastating and even after completing treatment, an injured worker may suffer from permanent restrictions and chronic pain. Work-Related Herniated Disc … Read more