Work Related Injuries

One of the reasons that many states are taking action to reform workers’ compensation systems is that they are not always the most efficient. They can become unbalanced and not benefit those who they are meant to benefit in the way they originally … [Read more...] about Complications With Workers’ Compensation Claims

If you do experience an eye injury, seek immediate medical attention.  Workplace injuries can be devastating. Unexpectedly, lives can be changed and you may be unable to earn a living while you recover from your injury, sometimes injury results in … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation: Vision Loss

Workers’ compensation laws describe the benefits that injured employees are entitled to, like lost wages and medical expenses. Construction work is one of the most dangerous professions. Every year thousands of construction workers suffer … [Read more...] about Injured Working On A Construction Site

If you have a loved one who has suffered or has died because of employer negligence, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. Every year workers die in grain bins in unsafe working conditions. In 2010 there were 51 accidents and 26 deaths, … [Read more...] about Teenage Boys Die In Grain Entrapment Accident

A Workers’ compensation attorney can assist you in properly filing a claim. Injuries to the back and spine can be incredibly painful. Some are more serious than others and require extensive treatment, while others respond well to rest and other … [Read more...] about Back Injuries At Work: Types of Spinal Injuries

Some elbow injuries from repetitive motions can be avoided by using more ergonomic equipment.  Workers who perform repetitive activities are at a greater risk for elbow injuries. While anyone can sustain an elbow injury at work from an accident, … [Read more...] about Repetitive Tasks: Workers At Risk Of Elbow Injury