Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
A delay in filing your work comp claim can jeopardize your legal rights. The Workers’ Compensation Act was put into place to compensate injured workers for medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. According to statistics, about 80% of injured employees whose claims are denied do not file an appeal. There are time limits within which an employee has … Read more
There are various reasons why a workers’ compensation insurance carrier may deny a claim. The insurance company can contest the claim if you fail to file your claim within the stipulated timeframe. There may be issues related to the injury or when and how it occurred, which can result in a dispute. Claims that are contested by workers’ compensation carriers … Read more
What happens when an injured spouse dies while receiving workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer a work-related injury. The injured worker is not required to prove fault in order to receive work comp benefits. In the event of the worker’s death, his or her survivors may be entitled … Read more
Should you settle a workers’ compensation claim to receive a lump sum payment? If you have been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that include medical benefits and temporary or permanent disability benefits. You may wonder if you should settle your workers’ compensation claim and receive a lump sum of money upfront. … Read more
The food service industry reports the highest number of work-related burn injuries every year. According to the World Health Organization, burn injuries sustained at home or at the workplace result in an estimated 265,000 fatalities annually. According to the American Burn Association, there are about 3,400 burn injury-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Of these, … Read more
Recent studies suggest that prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust fumes are the cause of occupational illnesses, including lung cancer. Diesel, also known as No.2 oil, is widely used in a number of heavy vehicles and machinery like trucks, buses, small engines, forklifts, and heavy machinery. Recent studies have suggested that diesel exhaust fumes are extremely hazardous … Read more