Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other federal agencies publish the latest workplace injury statistics. No matter what you do for a living or where you work in the U.S., there is always a chance that you will get injured on the job. Workers in all types of occupations get injured … Read more
A work-related injury is generally any harm, illness, or even condition that you sustained while you are working and fulfilling your terms of employment. Getting injured while on the job can interrupt you from fulfilling your responsibilities. It might just be for a day, the whole week. However, for some, the damage of the injury … Read more
In some cases, workers who need to be out on the field during a storm face this risk head-on. National Geographic estimates that there’s a 1 in 700,000 chance of being struck by lightning in any given year. Though it may seem like an event that’s just possible in the movies, it’s not an impossibility … Read more
If you think you’re less prone to workplace injuries because you work in an office from a comfy desk, it may be time to think again. Industries like construction, healthcare, or manufacturing may be more exposed to workplace injuries because of the nature of their jobs, which often sees employees work with heavy equipment or … Read more
It’s not uncommon for employees to get hurt at work or develop an occupational disease. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of your rights to receive compensation for your injuries. The workers’ compensation system is destined to protect workers in case they get injured in the course of employment, regardless of fault. But … Read more
Work accidents happen all the time. In most cases, victims just have to take some time off work and go through a relatively short recovery before they can come back to their job. However, for some, their injuries are so severe that they impact the rest of their life, preventing them from “performing any gainful … Read more