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5 Common Hazards Faced by Animal Clinic Workers

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Being an animal clinic worker has its perks, especially if you are an animal lover. However, being an animal clinic worker also comes with its fair share of hazards. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we have more than three decades of experience handling workers’ compensation claims, and we know what it takes … Read more

Updated: June 18, 2024

Types of Infections and Diseases You Can Get From Dog Bites

Dog Bite Injurt Lawyer St. Louis

The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann can help you understand what your best legal options are after a dog bite injury and help you follow them. Aggressive dogs are dangerous, and it’s the dog owner’s responsibility to keep the animal under a tight leash. This prevents any unwarranted attacks on innocent strangers. The Centers … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Workers Compensation Benefits for a Dog Bite at Work

Many different jobs can expose workers to dog bites – pretty much any type of work that requires you to make a house call can potentially expose you to these types of injuries. Everyone knows the classic image of the mailman getting attacked by a family dog. This furry friend is just trying to protect … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Dog Bite While at Work – Do I Qualify for Work Comp Benefits?

Work Injury Attorney in St Louis

If you’ve experienced a dog bite at your workplace and meet the following criteria, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If your job requires you to work with dogs, make house visits, or have a dog on your employer’s property, you may suffer a dog bite injury. While dog bites are not common work … Read more

Updated: June 12, 2024

Should I File a St. Louis Workers Comp or Personal Injury Claim?

Personal Injury Lawyer in St Louis

The main difference between having a workers comp or personal injury claim is proving fault. When you are injured either at work there are times when you can make a claim for workers’ compensation and others when it might be a personal injury case. The major difference between the two is the determination of who … Read more

How is a Workers Comp Claim Different from a Personal Injury Claim?

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This is a common question many injured workers in St. Louis ask. If you are injured at work then you are legally entitled to workers compensation. There is no trial, and you do not need to prove fault. It is an administrative proceeding and is heard in front of an administrative law judge. Basically if … Read more

Updated: June 27, 2017