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Occupational Disease and Toxic Exposure Lawyer in St. Louis

Posted on by David G. Hughes

Pursuant to R.S.Mo. 287.067, occupational disease is defined to mean an identifiable disease arising with or without human fault out of and in the course of employment. Pursuant to R.S.Mo. 287.020.11, occupational disease due to toxic exposure include the following:  1) Mesothelioma; 2) Asbestosis; 3) Berylliosis; 4) Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis; 5) Bronchiolitis obliterans; 6) Silicosis; 7) Silicotuberculosis; 8) Manganism; 9) Acute myelogenous leukemia; and 10) Myelodysplastic syndrome.

For occupational disease due to toxic exposure involving any of the aforementioned conditions, an amount equal to 200% of the state’s average weekly wage as of the date of diagnosis for 100 weeks shall be paid by the Missouri employer, plus additional benefits under the Missouri worker’s compensation laws.

Contact David Hughes at Mogab & Hughes Attorneys, P.C. about an occupational disease toxic exposure lawsuit at 314-241-4477 or email him at davidhughes@mogabandhughes.com.

Premises Liability 4 Million Dollar Case Recovery St. Louis Lawyer David Hughes

Posted on by David G. Hughes

I recently recovered $4 million dollars on behalf of a client injured in a premises accident.  My client suffered serious life-altering injuries with significant past medical treatment as well as the need for future ongoing treatment. The defendant’s insurance company offered zero, but after four years of litigation, the case was settled at Mediation.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a trip and fall or other incident related to a defect in premises or negligence by a landowner, please call Attorney David Hughes at 314-241-4477.

HIPAA HIV Violation – Wrongful Disclosure of HIV Medical Records

Posted on by David G. Hughes

Has a healthcare provider released your private medical information concerning your HIV Status without your permission? We are handling cases that involve the wrongful disclosure of a patient’s medical records concerning HIV in violation of HIPAA. The wrongful disclosure of HIV/AIDS medical records violates HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) which is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Missouri Revised Statute Section 191.656 provides statutory provisions (law) that must be followed by healthcare providers concerning information known to, and records containing information held or maintained by, any person, or by any agency, department, or political subdivision of the state concerning an individual’s HIV infection status or the results of any individual’s HIV testing, which shall be strictly confidential and only disclosed in certain circumstances in accordance with the law.  David Hughes of Mogab and Hughes Attorneys, P.C. has successfully handled cases against medical providers who have violated the statute and has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of our clients.

St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys

If you are aware that your HIV Status or HIV/AIDS related medical records have been released without your permission, in violation of HIPAA, our experienced attorneys at Mogab and Hughes would be happy to assist you in pursuing a claim.

Contact us today at 314-241-4477 for a free consultation.