St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Every year, thousands of people get injured at work. Some occupations are by nature more hazardous than others. Some are even rendered completely disabled, and they are never again able to get back to work. Injuries at work can be a result of a sudden accident or they can occur over time. Hazardous Occupations That Are … Read more
Certain workers’ compensation cases may become complicated because of the nature of the injury. How can an injured worker win their case? Missouri workers’ compensation lawyers believe that in order to navigate through all the complexities and receive fair compensation for the injury or illness, an injured worker should be aware of their rights under the workers’ compensation … Read more
Work Injuries involving sprains, strains, and muscle tears should be covered under Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ compensation covers various injuries and diseases that occur as a result of your work-related responsibilities. It covers both hard tissue and soft tissue injuries. Many of the injuries reported at the workplace are soft tissue injuries, which affect tendons, ligaments, … Read more
Every year, workers are injured at their workplace in Missouri and suffer from workplace injuries. While some suffer only minor injuries that require minimal medical treatment, others suffer serious injuries that have life changing and debilitating implications. Whatever the severity of the injuries, workers compensation covers the cost of medical treatment and provides disability benefits in … Read more
Which type of workplace injuries qualify for workers’ comp? When someone gets injured at the workplace, they should immediately report the injury to the supervisor or the employer and seek medical treatment for the injuries. Under workers’ comp law, it is the responsibility of the employer to choose the doctor and get proper medical treatment for … Read more
Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease are generally covered under Workers’ Comp For the purpose of workers compensation, degenerative disc disease and arthritis usually fall into the category of pre-existing injuries. According to Missouri workers’ compensation law, when a work-related injury reactivates, aggravates, or accelerates a person’s degenerative disc disease or arthritis, he/she has a right … Read more