Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Construction sites are notorious for work-related injuries. The construction industry is among the most dangerous of workplaces. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of work-related traumatic brain injury. Another study conducted by OSHA’s Division of Safety Research found that the construction, agriculture, forestry, … Read more
Many teens have an afterschool job to earn extra pocket money, meet new people, and become more independent. Teenagers have available a wide variety of part-time jobs, ranging from working as a camp counselor, babysitting, waitressing at a restaurant, or working in retail stores. Regardless of the kind of job a teenager decides on, there is some level of risk … Read more
Victims of roofing accidents often face challenges in receiving their rightful compensation. In addition to heights that roofers are expected to work at, there are other dangers they are exposed to. According to a report published by Dr. Sang Choi in the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, roofers are exposed to six times more risks of suffering a … Read more
Work-related lower back pain is a common cause of occupational disability. Lower back pain is one of the most common problems faced by workers in many industries. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, lower back pain accounts for a third of all work related musculoskeletal injuries resulting in occupational disability. An article published in … Read more
Has a work-related injury left you with a permanent disability? Generally, work-related injuries are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. If those injuries result in disability, permanent or partial, an injured worker can file for permanent partial disability. Injured workers are entitled to benefits including medical expenses for surgery, medication, physical therapy, and reimbursement of lost wages. What is Permanent … Read more
Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. Carpentry is among the largest trades in the U.S. Approximately 40 percent of carpenters work as independent contractors and 60 percent are employed in residential or commercial construction companies. Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. (Read – United Brotherhood of … Read more