Learn about your rights under Missouri workers’ comp and when to contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann.
Electrical burn injuries can be devastating—causing permanent nerve damage, deep tissue burns, and even cardiac arrest. If you’ve been injured by electrical exposure at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Missouri law. However, getting the full benefits you deserve often requires experienced legal help—especially if your claim is delayed, denied, or undervalued.
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At The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we help Missouri workers injured on the job fight for their rights—whether your injury happened on a construction site, in a factory, or while working in maintenance or utilities.
Common Causes of Electrical Burns in the Workplace
Electrical injuries can happen in a split second, and the consequences can last a lifetime. Some of the most common causes of workplace electrical burns include:
- Contact with exposed wiring or faulty equipment
- Arc flash incidents
- Electrical panel explosions
- Improper grounding or lockout/tagout procedures
- Using metal tools near live currents
- Working in wet or hazardous environments
Missouri workers in construction, electrical trades, manufacturing, and utility services are particularly at risk—but these injuries can happen in any work setting.
How Serious Are Electrical Burn Injuries?
Electrical burns are not like surface burns. They often damage muscles, nerves, and tissues deep below the skin—and may not show immediate symptoms. In severe cases, electrical current can cause:
- Internal organ damage
- Neurological issues
- Vision or hearing loss
- Heart complications
- Permanent disability
These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, long-term rehabilitation, and time off work—which is why it’s critical to pursue full workers’ compensation benefits.
Missouri Workers’ Compensation: What Benefits Are Available?
If you were injured on the job in Missouri, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation, regardless of who was at fault. Benefits may include:
- Medical treatment (including hospital stays, surgery, therapy, and medication)
- Temporary total disability (TTD) if you’re unable to work
- Permanent partial or total disability (PPD/PTD) for long-term injuries
- Vocational rehabilitation if you can’t return to your previous job
- Mileage reimbursement for medical appointments
However, insurance companies don’t always offer fair or timely compensation. That’s where we come in.
When to Contact a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
You should speak with a lawyer immediately if:
- Your claim was denied or delayed
- You were pressured to return to work too soon
- Your injury was classified as less serious than it really is
- You’re not receiving all of your medical care or disability payments
- Your employer argues the injury was your fault or occurred off-duty
- You’re unsure of your rights under Missouri law
At our firm, we’ve recovered over $100 million in compensation for injured Missouri workers—and we personally handle every case. You won’t be handed off to an assistant or junior attorney.
Why Choose The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann?
For over 30 years, we’ve helped workers throughout St. Louis and across Missouri fight back when insurance companies deny rightful claims. As a locally owned firm, we don’t answer to corporate shareholders—we answer to you.
With every case, our goal is simple: to secure the maximum benefits you may be entitled to, and to protect your job, your health, and your future.