Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
It may be difficult to prove a work-related emotional or mental stress injury. Workplace stress injuries are usually physical in nature, arising out of repetitive motions that lead to muscle strain and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, in some rare cases, work-related stress can lead to compensable emotional or mental injury. Physical Stress … Read more
Are you unsure if your work-related injury will be covered by workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation law is governed by the state, so the regulations vary from state to state. The injuries which are covered and which are not covered under the compensation system also vary from state to state; however, the general rule is that an … Read more
Employees have a right to expect a certain level of safety in the workplace. How common is workplace violence? Accourding to OSHA, murder is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the workplace. If you are the victim of a violent act while at work you need to speak with a St. Louis workers’ compensation … Read more
Employees that are injured in a “caught in or between” accident are often confused about their rights under Missouri workers’ compensation. Many types of work may involve some kind of a risk. Workers in the construction industry are particularly susceptible to work-related injuries. The most common type of accident associated with the construction industry is being caught in … Read more
A doctor will decide when you have reached maximum medical improvement, no longer needing medical care. A St. Louis employee who is injured on the job has the right to have those injuries treated at no cost to them. This is the basis of workers’ compensation insurance. Private health insurance is not obligated to pay those expenses, … Read more
An occupational illness differs from a workplace injury, but is still covered by workers’ compensation insurance. An occupational illness is an identifiable disease that arises during the course of employment that would not have occurred if not for the job. There must be a direct correlation between the disease and a known risk associated with … Read more