Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
When filing for workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to be honest throughout the process. Once you file a work comp claim, there may be many different parties involved in the process. You may have to answer questions for each of the parties involved and tell them how the injury occurred. They may also want to … Read more
When a worker sustains trauma to the knee, a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury may result. These injuries are often painful, and make it difficult for the worker to move around. The worker may require treatment to recover from this injury, and if he or she missed work or has to temporarily return to a … Read more
Workers who suffer a broken bone often require extended time off work for recovery. Humerus fractures are a common workplace injury. The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. A fall or a motor vehicle accident can cause the bone to break. Depending on the severity and location of the fracture, some bones may … Read more
Small mistakes can cost you when you are filing a workers’ compensation claim. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can protect your legal rights and get the benefits you deserve. Some workers make costly mistakes when dealing with the doctor after a work-related injury. Here are some of the common mistakes that can jeopardize your … Read more
An injury to the rotator cuff can be painful and may limit range of motion. Rotator cuffs are the group of muscles and tendons that connect the bones of the shoulder joint and hold the top part of the arm bone to the shoulder blade. Rotator cuffs allow the shoulders to move. An injury to … Read more
Certain workplaces are especially dangerous for workers. The number of workplace injuries and fatalities have come down significantly since 1970 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into operation. Since then, the rate of occupational injuries and illnesses have been reduced by 67 percent even though the workforce has nearly doubled. Work-related fatalities have been reduced from 38 worker … Read more