Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Every day, electricians and electrical workers are exposed to hazards that can result in injury or death. Electricians require special skills and training to perform their work safely. However, even the most skilled electrician is exposed to work-related hazards that could result in injury orย death. Work-Related Hazards in the Electrical Industry According to the Occupational … Read more
Aย worker who suffers work-related degenerative disc disease mayย lose out on workers’ compensation benefits. Degenerative disc andย joint disease areย usually associated with aging. However, with the kind of stressful lives we lead today, work-related pressures can cause physical stress or injuries in the workplace. These types of injuries are often neglected, causing permanent damage or disabilities to … Read more
It is getting more difficult and challenging for injured and ill workers to obtain proper workersโ compensation benefits. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a report,ย โAdding Inequality to Injury: The Costs of Failing to Protect Workers on the Job.โ The reportย states that the weight of costs of workplace injuries are slowly shifting from … Read more
Restaurant work can be dangerous work. Within the food services industry, there are a wide variety of jobs, and all workers in this sector are exposed to some risks and can potentially be injured. Restaurant Workers and Risk of Injury The restaurant enviornment and the specific job that a worker performs in the restaurant determine … Read more
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work. Construction workers use a variety of power tools and heavy equipment, making construction sites one of the most dangerous workplaces. Construction workers face many risks and are prone to a variety of work-related injuries. Many injuries are serious in nature and require extensive treatment and time … Read more
Someย truckers mayย not be awareย that they are not considered an โemployeeโ under Missouriย workersโ compensation law. Aย truckย driver mayย mistakenly believe that he or sheย is an employee of a company, because they are at the service of that company and do not work anywhere apart from that company.ย If a trucker suffers any work-related injury, he or she may assumeย eligibilityย forย workersโ … Read more