Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
A question that often arises in workers comp cases is whether the injured worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Generally, an independent contractor is not entitled to workers’ compensation from the company they are doing work for. This comes up most often with construction site accidents and trucking claims, where a large company employs … Read more
An injured worker suffering from a work-related head injury may never be able to enjoy the same quality of life as before the accident. Workplace accidents may cause head injuries, which can range from minor to debilitating. Head injuries are classified into closed head injuries and open head injuries. While open head injuries are caused when an object … Read more
Manufacturing and construction industry workers are at the highest risk of work-related injuries and death. From the last three decades, the manufacturing and construction industries have been reporting the most number of cases of serious disability resulting in restricted motion and job transfers and requiring extensive medical treatment. The manufacturing sector accounts for almost 30 percent … Read more
A temporary hearing is requested by an employee when there is a dispute about medical treatment or the payment of temporary disability benefits. A temporary hearing is also known as a hardship hearing. Employees undergoing treatment for work-related injuries are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. The compensation covers prescription medication, medical equipment, and physical rehabilitation. … Read more
Millions of injuries and illnesses are reported at U.S. workplaces every year. Laborers, truck drivers, nursing aides, custodians, cleaners, and law enforcement officers are the employees most commonly injured at work. Workers’ compensation insurance normally covers these injuries and illnesses. However, under some circumstances, an injured worker may have the option to file a lawsuit against the employer. Workers Compensation … Read more
A worker may assume that a cartilage injury is just part of the job; however, these types of injuries may qualify an injured worker for workers’ compensation benefits. Missouri workers are prone to a wide variety of work-related injuries. While some injuries are a result of a sudden accident such as a machinery accident or a fall accident, there … Read more