Handling Missouri Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the state, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann will ensure that your rights are protected.
Assault, battery, and other forms of violence are a leading cause of work-related injuries among healthcare workers. Healthcare workers do the important work of caring for people’s health. It is unfortunate that they have to face violent behavior at the hands of patients. Assault, battery and other forms of violent attacks are one of the leading causes of … Read more
New, improved and more ergonomic personal data terminals, may help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is most commonly associated with repetitive stress injury (RSI). It is often work related and a result of continuous and repetitive motion of a group of muscles. In some cases, it is caused by … Read more
Each year, the number of new building construction continues to increase. Building collapses do not happen often; however, they are extremely dangerous to the people working in the vicinity, passers-by, and construction workers. Building collapses can cause damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Types of Building Collapses There are three types of building collapses: A poorly constructed building, … Read more
Organizations like OSHA have made the construction industry a much safer environment for it’s workers. Still, workplace injury accidents occur. The first step in building a structure is digging a trench to lay the foundation. This is done by excavation teams who are in charge of digging the right size trench. These excavation teams are … Read more
The veterinarian industry presents unique challenges and hazards to its employees. Providing a safe work environment is the responsibility of every employer in the U.S. Some industries and work environments are naturally more demanding and hazardous than others. Veterinary medicine is one such industry where the environment can pose potential health risks to employees. Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, office … Read more
A workers’ compensation claim for reflex sympathetic dystrophy may not be easy to prove. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many Americans. Approximately 10-20 percent of RSD sufferers cannot pinpoint a clear cause of their condition, but others develop the condition as a result of a work-related accident or injury. RSD can be difficult and expensive to … Read more