Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Many claims are denied on the grounds that there is no specific event that can be pinpointed as the cause of the injury. Occupational diseases are different from occupational injuries, though they can oftentimes be referred to interchangeably. The term “occupational injury” can be used to refer to any injury or condition resulting from conditions … Read more
If you experience a fall while at work, you should follow normal procedures for filing a workers compensation claim. Falling on the job can lead to a serious injury. Falls can happen anywhere and are sometimes unavoidable. Depending on where your accident is, whoever owns the property that you were on at the time of … Read more
Car accident lawsuits against large corporations are even more difficult. We see employee car accidents all the time such as when a work van or truck hits another car or someone hits your car and the person who gets out is wearing a work uniform. In St. Louis, employers are liable for the car accidents … Read more
Injuries like strains, sprains, breaks, or fractures, can require a significant amount of recovery time. People oftentimes take being able to do their job and go about their daily activities for granted. Having the full use of our hands and feet is something that we take for granted in our jobs and daily life until … Read more
Pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, index finger, and part of the ring finger can indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel affects many employees who spend long hours in front of a computer at their job. Doing repetitive typing work can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be more than mildly inconvenient, … Read more
Notifying your employer as soon as possible after experiencing a hernia is crucial. Injuries sustained on the job, including hernias, are generally covered under workers’ compensation. However, it’s not uncommon for insurance companies to deny claims for various reasons. To counter such challenges and secure the benefits you deserve, having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney … Read more