Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Who decides when a worker can return to work after a workplace injury? The Missouri workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who get injured at their workplace. An injured worker is not required to prove fault to receive benefits. However, the injury must have occurred in the course and scope of employment. Many workers do not understand how the workers’ … Read more
If FedEx had classified these drivers as employees, they would have been responsible for paying federal and state taxes, fringe benefits, healthcare, pensions, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance. It is imperative for business owners to correctly determine whether a person providing services for them is an independent contractor or employee. When a business has employees, … Read more
Loading docks are extremely dangerous places to work, especially when workers are hurried or busy and there are no adequate safety measures in place. Around 25 percent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks; a majority of these accidents could have been prevented if there were proper safety equipment available and safety protocols were followed. … Read more
Sewer workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions from toxic and flammable gases. Sewer workers may spend large amounts of time under a tunnel, in a sewer, or in other types of confined places. These types of jobs are exposed to a higher risk of work-related illness and accidents, such as exposure to the risk of fire hazards due … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to high risks of on-the-job accidents every day. Common causes of accidents on a construction site include slips and falls, being hit by a moving object, bumping into a heavy object, and getting hurt while digging. Construction workers can take precautions to prevent accidents at the jobsite. Causes of Digging Accidents Knowing … Read more
A Missouri workers’ compensation attorney can help you if your work comp injury claim has been denied. In the construction industry, falls are the number one cause of injuries. However, the insurance company may try to deny your claim. Give the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann a call 24/7 to learn more about your … Read more