Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
If you have sustained injuries resulting from a chemical exposure while on the job, there are two options for you. Chemical exposure can occur in any employment situation. Workers in factories handling chemicals and other dangerous materials are more prone to toxic exposure; however, office workers have also been exposed to fumes from cleaning agents and … Read more
The death of a loved one can leave an entire family devastated. The loss is further complicated with the financial turmoil that follows. The workers’ compensation system provides death benefits to the surviving dependents of the deceased worker in case the death is caused by a work-related injury. The surviving dependents can claim death benefits in the … Read more
Employees have a right to expect a certain level of safety in the workplace. How common is workplace violence? Accourding to OSHA, murder is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the workplace. If you are the victim of a violent act while at work you need to speak with a St. Louis workers’ compensation … Read more
Exposure to toxic and dangerous chemicals at work may result in serious injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment. Glaziers, agriculture workers, packagers, nurses, packers, doctors, and landscapers routinely come in contact with dangerous chemicals as part of their jobs. Some of these employees have suffered severe injuries because of chemical exposure. Chemical burns are a serious type … Read more
Hand-arm vibration syndrome is a work-related illness that causes damage to the nerves and muscles in the hands and arms. Workers in Missouri are exposed to a wide variety of injuries including occupational illnesses and repetitive motion injuries. Hand-arm vibration syndrome is defined as a work-related illness that causes damage to the blood vessels, nerves, muscles, or … Read more
Employees that are injured in a “caught in or between” accident are often confused about their rights under Missouri workers’ compensation. Many types of work may involve some kind of a risk. Workers in the construction industry are particularly susceptible to work-related injuries. The most common type of accident associated with the construction industry is being caught in … Read more