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The workers' compensation system in Florida generally provides no-fault benefits to those coping with job-related medical conditions. No-fault benefits are particularly helpful because they protect even those who make mistakes on the job. In general, employees have no...
If you or a loved one is among the millions of people who do some type of cleaning work for a living – whether as a full-time or part-time job -- you know that it can be a back-breaking (or at least back-straining) job. There are other risks as well, as we’ll discuss....
The workers’ compensation insurance scheme covers employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. However, navigating the claims process can be overwhelming, especially if you do not understand how things work or what to expect. The uncertainty and...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the leading causes of death and disabilities in the workplace. These injuries can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. If you sustain an injury to the brain while at work or while advancing your employer’s cause, you...
If you sustain an injury while at work or while advancing your employer’s interests, you may be eligible for compensation for the resulting economic and non-economic injuries. If you believe your injury is work-related, it can come as a shock if your benefits are...
Even employees with excellent health insurance would generally prefer to use workers' compensation coverage for their treatment expenses as opposed to using their private health insurance coverage. After all, workers' compensation typically does not pass care costs on...
Working in the construction industry is often associated with arduous labor and long work hours, making it a dangerous occupation. Every day there are risks that can cause accidents and injuries to workers. To ensure safety in the workplace, it’s important to...
A number of work-related tasks never seem dangerous to the ordinary observer. From typing to answering calls, scanning barcodes and working in a warehouse or assembly line, these routine activities are, by all accounts, non-dangerous. Unknown to most employers and...
Some people still believe that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia conditions only strike elderly people or at least those who are in their retirement years. That’s not true. Some conditions, like early-onset Alzheimer’s (sometimes known as young-onset dementia)...
Most people think of themselves as good drivers – but auto accidents happen every day. Some drivers are, arguably, more likely to cause accidents than others. If you’re out there on the road, these are the drivers that you need to watch: 1. Elderly drivers As people...