Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Truck driving can take a toll on your body, leading to shoulder pain and injuries. Learn how to combat the physical demands of truck driving with these tips. As a truck driver, you may often feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders – and sometimes, that feeling isn’t far from … Read more
An OSHA recordable incident is an illness or injury that meets defined criteria and must be recorded by an employer on their OSHA log. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Labor. OSHA was created in 1970 to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for … Read more
Truck driving has a unique set of demands and risks for work-related injuries. Here are five of the most common. There are over 2 Million truck drivers employed in the US, and according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, this number is projected to have increased to 2.2 Million by the year 2031. This … Read more
Work-related hearing loss can affect a worker’s ability to perform even basic tasks. Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with how the ear detects or processes sound. It can range from mild to severe and affect one or both ears. It can be present at birth or can be acquired later in life. … Read more
Hip injuries can be very painful and can often mean significant time away from your job. Hip injuries at work can limit mobility, and in addition to being painful injuries, they can also necessitate months of rehabilitation and physical therapy and may even require surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, even with treatment, … Read more
Construction workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions and are prone to a wide variety of injuries, some of which are life-altering and even fatal. The causes of construction site injuries are also numerous and varied. Understanding the most common causes of work-related construction injuries and the legal remedies available for injured employees can go a long … Read more