Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
Knee injuries are commonly disputed by employer’s insurance companies. Workers compensation law differs from state to state. This means that when you are injured on the job, it is important that you contact a workers compensation attorney who specializes in workers compensation law in your state. When dealing with an injury that is potentially expensive … Read more
Electrocution accidents can be devastating. Many electrocution accidents occur in the workplace and account for approximately 1,000 deaths in the U.S. every year. Power lines, faulty wiring, and appliances that malfunction are at the top of the list for causes, and construction workers, engineers, utility employees, and electricians are at the most risk at work … Read more
Work related stress can contribute to back and neck pain due to fatigue. The term stress is often used to express the feeling of being overloaded or overwhelmed by a situation. In reality, some stresses are good for you. However, when stress undermines both your mental and physical health, it often has negative effects. Chronic … Read more
Mold can affect the look, smell and eventually the structural integrity of a building. Mold is a very important part of our environment. Without mold, we would not have foods and medicines like cheese and penicillin. Mold also plays a major role in nature by breaking down organic matter like fallen trees, dead animals and … Read more
When an accident occurs at work, the result can be varying degrees of disability. A disability is defined as a physical, mental, emotional or sensory impairment that prevents a person from being able to perform an otherwise normal function. It is some disqualifying deprivation or loss of power, physical or other. The disability may be … Read more
However, sometimes people do not end up receiving the benefits they are entitled to under the law… Each year thousands of workers in Missouri are injured on the job. Unfortunately, however, some of these injuries are fatal. If an employee dies while on the job, it is the responsibility of the employer or insurer to … Read more