Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Let’s consider the many potential dangers of working in a textile factory and what you can do if you are injured on the job. As of 2020, the United States textile industry employed about 529,600 workers. Working in a textile factory is one way to earn a decent wage and take care of your family. … Read more
Of all the materials used on construction sites, concrete is one of the most commonly used. Here are some potential dangers and what you can do if you are injured. When most people think of construction site injuries, they may imagine someone getting hit by a falling beam or something like that. However, did you … Read more
This article will discuss some of the most common injuries in poultry processing plants and what workers can do to prevent them. When you think of poultry processing plants, the first thing that comes to mind may naturally be images of chickens and turkeys being processed. However, for many workers in poultry processing plants, it … Read more
Having multiple on-the-job injuries can happen for various reasons but usually occurs when the first injury has not yet healed. Having more than one on-the-job injury means being injured more than once while working. This can happen for various reasons, but it usually happens because the first injury has not healed properly before the second … Read more
By not reporting your injury, you’re putting yourself in danger in a number of ways. Imagine you’re busy lifting, pushing, or pulling something heavy at work, and, out of nowhere, you feel a sharp pain in your back. It’s so bad that you can barely move. You know you should report the injury, but you … Read more
After a work injury, there are specific forms that must be completed to start the workers’ compensation process. This can be confusing for many injured workers, so we wanted to provide a brief overview of what these forms are and what they entail. Keep in mind, that this is not an exhaustive list but should … Read more