St. Louis carpal tunnel syndrome Lawyer, James M. Hoffmann, specializes in carpal tunnel syndrome, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, and much 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
Working in a grocery store might seem like a nice, safe job. The truth is that it is actually very demanding and it includes many types of activities that have the potential of putting you at risk of injury. The number of tasks a grocery store employee must carry are increasing the probability of getting … Read more
While office jobs are some of the safest out there, white collar workers make up a significant portion of work injury claims. The reason is that every workplace has its hazards, and offices are no different. Any worker that sustains damages can talk to a St. Louis work injury lawyer about recouping financial losses, but … Read more