St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Each year, the number of new building construction continues to increase. Building collapses do not happen often; however, they are extremely dangerous to the people working in the vicinity, passers-by, and construction workers. Building collapses can cause damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Types of Building Collapses There are three types of building collapses: A poorly constructed building, … Read more
The veterinarian industry presents unique challenges and hazards to its employees. Providing a safe work environment is the responsibility of every employer in the U.S. Some industries and work environments are naturally more demanding and hazardous than others. Veterinary medicine is one such industry where the environment can pose potential health risks to employees. Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, office … Read more
A workers’ compensation claim for reflex sympathetic dystrophy may not be easy to prove. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many Americans. Approximately 10-20 percent of RSD sufferers cannot pinpoint a clear cause of their condition, but others develop the condition as a result of a work-related accident or injury. RSD can be difficult and expensive to … Read more
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury that is commonly reported at workplaces. Wrist tendonitis accounts for a significant percentage of work-related injury claims. However, workers’ compensation coverage for such injuries can be a grey area, because it may not always be easy to prove that the injury is work-related. Work-Related Wrist Tendonitis Injury occurs when … Read more
Even though organizations such as OSHA have made many work environments safer and healthier places, the workplace is still fraught with hazards that can cause injuries to workers. Some workplaces such as manufacturing and construction sites are more dangerous compared to others because of the presence of heavy equipment and other potential hazards. Some workers … Read more
The demand for better customer satisfaction, faster delivery of service, and 24-hour availability has led to the practice and use of shift work. Shift work divides a 24-hour working day into batches or shifts. In America alone, 15% of the workforce is part of the “shift working” group. Industries such as manufacturing, trucking, healthcare, and IT work on the … Read more