St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Scald burns are common workplace injuries for workers in the food industry. Restaurants are integral to the American economy and contribute significantly to the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), one out of ten American workers is involved in some aspect of the food service industry. While a restaurant career can … Read more
Custodial workers, like janitors and housekeeping staff, work around the clock to make sure the premises they are in charge of remain clean, disinfected, and well maintained. Custodial workers jobs are ridden with risks of exposure to hazardous substances, as well as work environmental dangers that can lead to work-related injuries. In this post, St. … Read more
If you suffer an intervening injury or illness while receiving work comp benefits for a work-related injury, the insurance company may try to stop your benefits. When a workplace injury leaves a person unable to work, workers compensation benefits cover the medical expenses and a part of wage loss. While the workplace accident is well … Read more
As many as 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), homicide is the fourth leading cause of work related fatalities in the United States. Each year, nearly two million workers become victims of workplace violence. Workplace violence can be defined as any … Read more
St. Louis construction equipment operators face serious injury risks at work. Construction equipment operators can suffer injuries in a single traumatic incident in the workplace or from their normal duties over the years. Equipment operators in the construction industry have to drive, control, and operate heavy machinery used to construct buildings, bridges, roads, and other … Read more
Construction workers, especially roofers, do some of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Roofing accidents are extremely common in the construction industry and often cause serious and life-threatening injuries. Roofing workers have to use ladders to reach the roofs of the buildings and houses and this makes them susceptible to falls and other serious injuries. … Read more