St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
According to the CDC, hearing loss in the workplace affects approximately 22 million workers in America, making it one of the most common work-related injuries. Loss of hearing is a common workplace injury that affects a large population of workers in a number of industries in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise … Read more
Workers in the construction industry that are involved in fire and explosion accidents, are often left with severe and debilitating injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an average of 36 fire and explosion related deaths occur in the construction industry each year. Construction sites are full of hazards such as electrical … Read more
Every day, 13 workers are killed at the workplace. Some businesses may overlook job safety regulations and do not set proper safety guidelines until an unfortunate accident forces them to. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,821 workplace fatalities occurred in 2014. Though every job can expose a worker to hazards, it is the responsibility of the employer to minimize the hazards … Read more
Repetitive stress injuries are a common reason for work comp claims. When we think of work-related injuries, we often think of serious injuries such as slips and falls, machinery-related accidents, or injuries due to a hazardous work environment. Not much attention is paid to repetitive stress injuries, although they are one of the most common reasons for … Read more
If you have suffered a stress fracture injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Stress fractures are very small cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. If you have suffered a stress fracture injury at work, you may be … Read more
Even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Workers can develop neurological disorders as a result of a workplace accident or due to repetitive use of a particular muscle group. Unfortunately, even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Serious disorders … Read more