Category: Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Missouri Work Injury Lawyer – Preventing Forklift Accidents

March 2, 2017December 11, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Operating a forklift without taking necessary precautions can be dangerous. Every year, hundreds of workers are injured or killed in work-related forklift accidents. Operating a forklift without taking necessary safety precautions can be dangerous. Many forklift accidents can be prevented when workers receive proper training on how to safely operate this heavy machinery. In many cases, forklift accidents happen … Read more

Updated: March 2, 2017

Loading Docks – A Breeding Ground for St. Louis Workplace Accidents

November 9, 2022December 10, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Loading docks are extremely dangerous places to work, especially when workers are hurried or busy and there are no adequate safety measures in place. Around 25 percent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks; a majority of these accidents could have been prevented if there were proper safety equipment available and safety protocols were followed. … Read more

Updated: November 9, 2022

Missouri Work Comp Injury – Sewer Workers Exposed to Toxic Gases

August 15, 2024December 7, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Sewer workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions from toxic and flammable gases. Sewer workers may spend large amounts of time under a tunnel, in a sewer, or in other types of confined places. These types of jobs are exposed to a higher risk of work-related illness and accidents, such as exposure to the risk of fire hazards due … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

Missouri Worker Injury – Safety Tips to Avoid Digging Accidents

November 8, 2019December 3, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Construction workers are exposed to high risks of on-the-job accidents every day. Common causes of accidents on a construction site include slips and falls, being hit by a moving object, bumping into a heavy object, and getting hurt while digging. Construction workers can take precautions to prevent accidents at the jobsite. Causes of Digging Accidents Knowing … Read more

Updated: November 8, 2019

Work Comp Injury – Fall Accidents – Jumping to Lower Level Accident

June 20, 2024December 1, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

A Missouri workers’ compensation attorney can help you if your work comp injury claim has been denied. In the construction industry, falls are the number one cause of injuries. However, the insurance company may try to deny your claim. Give the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann a call 24/7 to learn more about your … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Missouri Work Comp Claims for Burns and Corrosions

November 26, 2024November 23, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Work-related burns and corrosions are recognized as injuries that can result in mental and emotional distress. If you suffer a burn or corrosion injury on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, no matter who was at fault for your injuries. Types of Burn Injuries Burn injuries are classified into four levels. First degree burns … Read more

Updated: November 26, 2024