Category: Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Missouri Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Asthma

August 15, 2024December 12, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, pollutants, radiation, and allergens can make workers susceptible to occupational illnesses. Workers who suffer from occupational illnesses may seek benefits under the Missouri workers’ compensation system to receive compensation for medical expenses and loss of wages. Occupational Asthma Among the many occupational illnesses that an industrial worker can contract is occupational asthma. Although … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2024

Dealing with the Pain of Sciatica

November 6, 2019December 10, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

While some work-related injuries are a result of an accident, others occur because of the daily work activities that a worker performs. Injuries that develop over a period of time are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. Lower back injuries are one of the most common injuries that workers suffer. Unfortunately, medical professionals often misdiagnose a back … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019

Working to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

December 3, 2014December 2, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Employees should be aware that they can seek workers’ comp benefits if they develop carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of their job. In the United States, workers are injured at their workplace every day. While most injuries occur suddenly and are caused by accidents, some injuries develop over a period of time as a result of … Read more

Updated: December 3, 2014

Why Speak to a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Directly?

November 30, 2019November 21, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

From the very beginning it is the worker versus a billion dollar insurance company, the insurance company lawyer, the employer, and the insurance company doctors. If you are injured while at work, why is it so important that you speak to a workers compensation attorney directly? It is not often realized that from the very … Read more

Updated: November 30, 2019

How Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Processed

November 20, 2014November 19, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Each workers’ compensation case is unique; however, there are rules and deadlines that apply to all cases. While workers’ compensation cases normally do not require a full-blown trial, employees and their lawyers should not rule out this possibility and should prepare well for any possible outcome. It is important to understand the chronology and process of a … Read more

Updated: November 20, 2014

Industries with Highest Incidence of Illnesses, Injuries, and Deaths

November 19, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Each day, 150 workers lose their lives as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Many work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths are reported in the United States each year. In fact, work-related injuries and fatalities are more common than you may imagine. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, in the year 2012, 4,628 workers had lost their life … Read more