We are St. Louis Workers Compensation Lawyers that have recovered over $50,000,000 for our clients. Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for injured St. Louis workers.
Employers and employees can work together to prevent work-related injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed that more than four million employees suffer from severe work-related illnesses or injuries across the United States every year. OSHA also indicated that work-related injuries result in the death of over twelve employees every day. This is … Read more
Workers in the excavation industry face many dangers, including death. There are numerous hazards and risks associated with the excavation and trenching profession. There have been hundreds of fatalities because of collapsed trenches. According to statistics, the excavation industry has the highest fatal injury rate. Various agencies work to educate and monitor employers to provide the … Read more
How will your workers’ compensation claim affect your Social Security Disability benefits? There are instances when injured employees are eligible for both Social Security and workers’ compensation benefits. However, they cannot collect all of the benefits provided by Social Security and workers’ compensation simultaneously. In many instances, Social Security lowers Social Security Disability Insurance or … Read more
An employee who sustains a work-related injury resulting in a lost limb may be facing extreme physical and financial challenges. The workers’ compensation system generally uses a pre-determined method in calculating the compensation to be provided to an injured employee for a specified period of time. These workers’ compensation claims are complex, and they greatly benefit … Read more
Compensation for spine and head injuries are not easy to negotiate. It is essential to get medical and legal assistance if you sustain a work-related spine or head injury. Although getting medical treatment should be a priority to prevent aggravation of the injury, you may also consider consulting with an experienced Missouri workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible … Read more
An employer may deny a workers’ compensation claim on the grounds that the injury is really a pre-exisiting condition. Pre-existing conditions are medical conditions or illnesses that you have been previously diagnosed with and treated for. When a pre-existing condition is brought up in a workers’ compensation claim, it is usually because an accident or repetitive … Read more