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’ compensation benefits as long as you were working under … [Read more...] about Can I Still Get Workers Compensation If I Was at Fault?
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 for any company or employer to carry workers’ … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Claims
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 injured workers. It covers the medical bills and … [Read more...] about Federal Employees are Not Covered by Workers Compensation
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 more involved on construction sites. When a workplace … [Read more...] about Getting Help With a Complicated Construction Work Accident
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 that, if inhaled, can be extremely hazardous, giving … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Exposure in the Workplace
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 about chemicals in the workplace that can also lead … [Read more...] about Five Hazardous Chemicals in St. Louis workplaces – St. Louis Work Injury