St. Louis construction accident work injury claims are often complex in nature. Attorney James M. Hoffmann discusses information related to construction injuries in Missouri.
Construction workers are exposed to dangerous hazards that often cause serious injuries, resulting in the need to file a workers’ compensation claim. The environment at a construction site is such that it exposes workers to the risk of serious injuries. Most employers take preventive measures such as extensive safety inspections, implementation of safety regulations, and … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to various hazardous conditions that may result in a work-related injury. Many work-related injuries are reported in the construction and manufacturing sector. Workers in the construction sector face hazardous situations, such as defective construction equipment, tools, and harmful substances such as asbestos. All states have a workers’ compensation system in place that safeguards the … Read more
Without proof of workers’ compensation insurance, construction crews usually will not get hired. Unfortunately, some in the construction industry illegally circumvent these laws in order to save money. For example, in North Carolina, construction employers with 3 or more employees are required to have workers’ comp insurance for those employees. One man was always … Read more