St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Each year, millions of American workers are injured in the workplace. The 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index has revealed that the most debilitating, non-fatal work related injures amounted to $62 billion in workers compensation costs. The top 10 causes contributed to 82.5% or $51.06 billion of the total costs. In other words, businesses spend … Read more
Refuse and recyclable material collectors have one of the highest rates of workplace injuries. Sanitation work is dirty and dangerous by nature. There are certain occupational hazards that cannot be avoided, which include exposure to pesticides, dead animals and broken glass or sharp metal. Sanitation workers face high injury risk, and that proper safety measures … Read more
There are a variety of potential injuries electricians face on a daily basis. While many injuries are minor and require nothing more than first aid, others are severe and can lead to permanent impairment. In this post, our St. Louis workers compensation lawyer will discuss some key statistics on electrical accidents, their causes and what … Read more
St. Louis retail workers are prone to a variety of workplace injuries and the most common are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Retail clerks generally include grocery store clerks, pharmacy technicians, and cashiers. Musculoskeletal disorders affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. MSDs include the following conditions: Tendinitis (irritation or inflammation of a tendon) Muscle strains … Read more
Many companies fail to provide appropriate safety equipment and training mandated by OSHA. Workplace injuries can result from one-time incidents such as falls, equipment failures, and vehicle accidents, or from cumulative trauma or prolonged exposure to hazardous chemicals. Some types of workers, particularly those working the oil fields are exposed to highly toxic chemicals and … Read more
It’s important to understand that seasonal work is not easy, and there is always a risk of on-the-job injuries. In the holiday season, many people take up extra work. Stores need temporary workers to handle the holiday rush and meet the demands of the shoppers. Qualified workers make the most of this opportunity to make … Read more