Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Accidents involving the failure of mechanical equipment increase as companies work to improve and increase the production process. Every year, thousands of workers are injured in work-related accidents. Some injuries develop gradually as a result of repetitive stress, while other injuries are the direct result of an accident. As workplaces rely more and more on mechanical devices to improve … Read more
Work-related injuries resulting from a fall from a ladder can vary from minor to severe and can even be fatal. Ladder accidents are a common cause of workplace accidents occurring on construction sites. The injuries resulting from a fall from a ladder can vary from minor to severe and can even be fatal. There are … Read more
Losing a loved one in a work-related accident is an extremely heartbreaking event. This tragedy further felt when you are financially dependent on the person who has passed away. Though no one can replace your lost loved one, the financial burden can be reduced through workers’ compensation death benefits. The benefits are generally entitled to … Read more
Among the most serious types of work-related accidents involve heavy machinery and equipment. Equipment accidents can cause severe injuries and render a worker completely disabled for a lifetime. Workers prone to equipment accidents are the ones that operate or work around the following machinery or equipment: motor vehicles forklifts trucks bulldozers backhoes jack stands power tools snow ploughs … Read more
These injuries can be extremely painful, and may adversely affect a person’s ability to perform his/her daily duties. Missouri workers are prone to a wide variety of injuries including fractures, muscle strains, and ligament tears. These injuries can be extremely painful, and may adversely affect a person’s ability to perform his/her daily duties. The worker would also need … Read more
An employee who suffers a work-related brain injury may need extensive treatment and an extended period of time off work for treatment and recovery. A work-related head or brain injury can have life altering consequences for the injured worker. One of the most serious effects of brain trauma is a complication known as intracerebral hemorrhage, which if left untreated … Read more