St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Exposure to dangerous chemicals in the workplace can cause serious health problems either immediately or over a period of time. Recently, an accidental chemical leak at a food and beverage manufacturing unit in Kansas released toxic gases that proved injurious to the health of many workers. The mixture of sodium hypochlorite and sulfuric acid injured … Read more
Security guards are often the first ones to reach the scene of an incident. During the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers, thirty-three security guards died in the line of duty. Security guards act as deterrents, who observe the situation and report suspicious behavior, unarmed. They are often at risk of injury when dealing … Read more
The food service industry reports the highest number of work-related burn injuries every year. According to the World Health Organization, burn injuries sustained at home or at the workplace result in an estimated 265,000 fatalities annually. According to the American Burn Association, there are about 3,400 burn injury-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Of these, … Read more
Work-related injuries include repetitive stress injuries that occur as a result of stress and strain over a period of time. A repetitive stress injury that affects workers is degenerative disc disease. While the discs can wear out as a natural part of aging, they can also result from stress and strain on the spine. Over time, the … Read more
The manufacturing industry poses innumerable hazards for workers. From heavy machinery, exposure to sparks, toxic chemicals, repetitive motions, and intense heat, many hazards in manufacturing workplaces cause injury to workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2011, the manufacturing industry accounted for over 30 percent of all occupational illness cases, which is one … Read more
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