Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Work-related crush injuries are painful, traumatic, and can be life-changing. Each year around 125,000 workers sustain crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when the body is stuck by an object, is caught between two objects, or is entangled in machinery. These hazards are also known as pinch points. The force exerted on the body caught … Read more
Here are some common causes and types of workplace amputation injuries and what you can do to get compensation if you have been injured. Amputation injuries require long-term medical care, lifestyle modifications and can significantly lower your life’s quality. Let’s discuss the common causes and types of workplace amputation injuries. We’ll also look at how … Read more
How often you need to visit your workers’ compensation doctor depends on several factors, including the severity of your injury and what your doctor says. One question that many people have after being injured at work is how often they can see the workers’ compensation doctor. The answer to this question depends on a few … Read more
Given the nature of home improvement stores, their employees see their fair share of workplace injuries. Injuries sustained in the workplace are more common than one might think. And home improvement stores are no exception. In fact, given the nature of the work, these stores, in particular, see a fair share of workplace injuries. So, … Read more
OSHA defines Occupational Hazards as “a danger or condition in the work environment that can result in injury, illness, or death.” Work environments are different. From the setting and job description to company culture – each place of employment has its unique set of challenges. And it’s not just the challenges that are different, but … Read more
Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) is a type of injury that occurs when repetitive motions or exposure to vibrations or force over time cause damage to the body. What Exactly is Cumulative Trauma Disorder? Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), commonly referred to as repetitive stress injury (RSI), repetitive motion injury (RMI), or repetitive motion disorder (RMD), is … Read more