St. Louis Missouri Work Related Injuries Attorney James M. Hoffmann has recovered over $50,000,000 for his clients.
Some of the most common injuries arising from workplace accidents occur in the back, spine, and neck. Back pain can be debilitating and chronic. The pain is often so intense that it prohibits a person from being able to continue working. If you have suffered a back injury on the job then it is important … Read more
There is much more involved in being a commercial truck driver than sitting inside a cab. Many of their other work duties require heavy lifting and being in unsafe areas of warehouses and loading docks. These types of situations put them at risk for a work related accident. Since the vast majority of these injuries … Read more
Being injured in any type of accident can sometimes cause a chain reaction of complications or side effects that will also need to be treated. This could be the case with a car accident, personal injury accident, or even in a work-related accident. In workers’ compensation claims this is known as a compensable consequence and … Read more
The title of a public safety officer is worn by many different types of employees. The most obvious would be a police officer, but firefighters and paramedics are also included, as are security personnel and prison officers. With these types of jobs, the risk of being injured is obviously higher than most. In fact, as … Read more
There are millions of people on the job who are able to work with chronic conditions with little consequence. The problem arises when the duties of the job aggravate the condition. Proving that a pre-existing condition was made worse by your employment can be very difficult. If this is the situation you are currently facing, … Read more
According to OSHA, 6 million workers suffer non-fatal workplace injuries each year. It is important that employees familiarize themselves with the basics of workers’ compensation and understand their rights. It will help them decide the best course of action in case they experience a workplace injury or disease. Here are some answers to a few … Read more