St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Work-related muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. The human body is made up of 35-40 percent muscle. There are hundreds of muscles and soft tissue layers in the body. Muscle strains are common among people who work in physically demanding environments. However, work-related muscle strain can occur in any … Read more
Plumbers and carpet layers are susceptible to work-related ACL tears, because of the constant pressure on their knees. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a frequent work-related injury that often requires surgery. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured employees to cover the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and lost wages. ACL … Read more
Burns are among the most serious injuries that a person can suffer in a work-related accident. Burn injuries cause immense pain and permanent disfigurement. Each year, thousands of workers suffer burns in their workplace. Injured workers have to endure tremendous pain, go through prolonged medical treatment, and take extended time off work for recovery. Burns often leave behind … Read more
Food preparation injuries may not be too common, but when they do occur, the injuries are often serious and require urgent treatment. In 2013, around 4,000 work-related slicer and grinder accidents occurred across the U.S. While some injuries were minor, many others caused serious injury such as amputations and permanent disability. Because meat grinding and food slicer accidents are … Read more
If you suffer a workplace injury, seek compensation for damages. Every worker is at risk of injury. Every job, even those that seem to be mundane, poses certain risks to workers. Some types of jobs are considered to be extremely dangerous, such as construction workers, healthcare professionals, airline industry professionals, and factory workers. Other jobs are not considered high-risk jobs. However, that … Read more
Arthroscopic surgery has become a treatment of choice for many work-related orthopedic injuries. Workers are prone to a variety of injuries at the workplace. While many work-related injuries are minor and require minimal treatment, other injuries are serious and require extensive and prolonged treatment. Such injuries can leave a worker unable to attend work for a long time. Injuries that involve damage to … Read more