St. Louis carpal tunnel syndrome Lawyer, James M. Hoffmann, specializes in carpal tunnel syndrome, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, and much more!
Work-related wrist injuries are often the result of repetitive motion, such as typing. At some point in your career, you’ve probably had to do some typing as part of your job. And while typing itself is not necessarily a hazardous activity, repetitive motions, sitting in the same position for too long, or using a laptop … Read more
Even the safest workplaces can have hidden dangers that put you at risk for an occupational disease. Compared to other areas of your life, you probably spend a lot of time at work. And ideally, the workplace you frequently occupy would be safe. However, the truth is, that even the safest workplaces can have hidden … Read more
Let’s take a closer look at poor ergonomics in the workplace, discuss what you can do to prevent these injuries, and how to seek compensation if you have been injured. You’ve probably heard of the term Ergonomics, but do you know what it means? According to OSHA, Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job … Read more
Your insurance company may assert that the CTS was not caused by work-related injury to discredit your claim. If you’re like most people, you probably think workers’ comp laws only apply to physical injuries resulting from risk tasks such as mining and construction work, right? Wrong! Under workers’ comp laws, employees can receive compensation for … Read more
As more and more American jobs require workers to sit behind a computer for hours on end, there is an increase in computer-related injuries. Most American households own at least one computer connected to the internet. It’s very difficult to imagine life without it, and the trend is mirrored by businesses that require computers to … Read more
Just because people can’t see your wounds, doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t entitled to workers’ compensation. A laceration or head concussion can elicit the empathy of your manager and colleagues. However, not all work injuries are visible. Repetitive tasks, lifting heavy objects, a stressful work environment, and so on can lead to painful injuries and … Read more