James Hoffmann 
Follow these tips to help you get your workers’ compensation claim paid. Sometimes it is taken for granted that insurance companies are in business to make a profit. This fact should explain why insurers often try to keep amounts paid in claims down, possibly leading to a denial of benefits. However, injured workers are supposed to … Read more
What are occupational diseases and what steps must be taken for an employee to qualify for workers’ compensation? Health conditions which occur as a result of exposure to hazardous elements in a work environment are described as occupational illnesses or diseases. It is usually required of injured employees to link their occupational illness to the … Read more
Commercial truck drivers are exposed to the risk of severe work-related injuries. It is a fact that commercial truck drivers play a crucial role in the economy. These people usually make significant sacrifices when it comes to making sure that goods are delivered at various places where they are needed to keep the economy moving. Commercial truck … Read more
Each year, about 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Employees are sometimes exposed to working conditions that put their hearing ability at risk. Permanent hearing loss may result from exposure to a sudden loud noise such as in the event of an industrial explosion. Work-related hearing loss may develop and … Read more
If you have been in a car accident while on the job, you should know your legal rights to receive workers’ compensation. There are hundreds of jobs performed by Kansas City employees that require them to be on the road in the scope of their employment. Real estate agents, delivery men, and repair personnel all … Read more
If you are having difficulty settling your workers’ compensation claim, have a Kansas City workers’ compensation attorney help you receive the fair compensation you deserve. There are a number of different ways a Kansas City workers’ compensation claim can be handled. The best-case scenario is that your injury is not severe, the paperwork is submitted properly, and … Read more