Unlike personal injury claims, workers’ compensation is not guided by the law of negligence. If you have been injured while working in the state of Missouri, you are entitled to workers’ ... Read More
Missouri Workers' Compensation
The Difference Between Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Claims
If you have been injured at your place of employment, it is important to understand the difference between a workers compensation claim & a personal injury claim. It is mandatory in Missouri ... Read More
Federal Employees are Not Covered by Workers Compensation
If you're facing any problems getting the benefits you deserve, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann today. Workers compensation programs are designed to provide financial support to ... Read More
Getting Help With a Complicated Construction Work Accident
The construction industry is one of the most complicated when it comes to workers’ compensation. This is because there are so many different individuals, companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and ... Read More
Carbon Monoxide Exposure in the Workplace
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous known industrial hazards causing more deaths than any known toxic agent. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas ... Read More
Five Hazardous Chemicals in St. Louis workplaces – St. Louis Work Injury
When we talk of workplace injuries, most injuries that come to mind are the ones resulting from machinery malfunctions, slip and falls, and other common workplace accidents. However, we often forget ... Read More
Can an Injured Worker get Workers Comp Benefits if He is at Fault?
If you have been injured at work, you should be receiving benefits for all of your work related injuries. While certain types of jobs put workers at a higher risk of injury, workers in any type ... Read More
Sprains and Strains Top the List for Missouri Work Comp Claims
If you suffer a workplace injury, seek compensation for damages. Every worker is at risk of injury. Every job, even those that seem to be mundane, poses certain risks to workers. Some types of jobs ... Read More
Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident Risk Higher for Young People
Studies have found that young people who perform driving jobs are more likely than others to get injured in a job-related motor vehicle accident. No workplace is completely safe as far as worker ... Read More
Preventing Mesothelioma Among St. Louis Workers
Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure. In recent years, asbestosis has become more prevalent ... Read More
