Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Sometimes “man’s best friend” will act in an unpredictable way and injure a person without being provoked and with no warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year. More than 380,000 of these victims need emergency medical treatment. Some severe dog bite injuries include … Read more
Are you at risk for a work-related injury? Every employee is entitled to a safe workplace, but unfortunately, someย employers fail to adhere to workplace safety norms.ย As a result, many workers areย injured every year. Almost every workplace in the United States poses some type of risk to an employee. What are the most common causes of … Read more
If you have sustained injuries resulting from a chemical exposure while on the job, there are two options for you. Chemical exposure can occur in any employment situation. Workers in factories handling chemicals and other dangerous materials are more prone to toxic exposure; however, office workers have also been exposed to fumes from cleaning agents and … Read more
The death of a loved oneย can leave anย entire family devastated. The loss is further complicated by the financial turmoil that follows. The workersโ compensation system provides death benefits to the surviving dependents of the deceased worker in case the death is caused by a work-related injury. The surviving dependents can claim death benefits in the … Read more
Has your workers’ compensation claim been denied? The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits to employeesย who get injured in the course and scope of their employment. However, there have been cases when the employer hasย denied a claim and the injured worker hasย to hire a Missouri workers’ compensation attorney to receive the benefits. The … Read more
It may be difficult to prove a work-related emotional or mental stress injury. Workplace stress injuries are usually physical in nature, arising out of repetitive motions that lead to muscle strain and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, in some rare cases, work-related stress can lead to compensable emotional or mental injury. Physical Stress … Read more