Workers’ Compensation

Florida construction workers face many dangers. Simply working outside in the unrelenting heat and humidity takes a heavy toll on construction workers’ bodies. They must stay hydrated and get frequent breaks to avoid heat stroke. But another danger also threatens...

Being injured on the job can be overwhelming. In addition to managing medical appointments and recovery, many workers worry about whether they could lose their jobs while receiving workers' compensation benefits. This concern is valid, especially when an injury keeps...

You’re stuck at home with an injury from work. Maybe you're bored, scrolling through your phone, posting a selfie with friends or sharing a meme to lighten the mood. Such seemingly innocent actions can hurt your workers’ compensation case. Employers and insurance...

Construction workers use their hands for nearly every task. This constant use, combined with dangerous equipment and materials, make hand injuries a serious concern. Hand injuries vary in severity. However, some injuries are so severe that they lead to long-term...

Workers’ compensation benefits help employees hurt on the job. Benefits can also provide support for professionals diagnosed with work-acquired medical conditions. Traumatic injuries, serious illnesses and repetitive strain disorders are medical issues that workers...

Not every on-the-job injury can be traced to a specific incident. Sometimes, we feel pain from doing the same thing every day. These injuries from repetitive motions are just as severe as a sudden event but may be more difficult to prove. Can you still get worker’s...

When workers get injured on the job, they often want to know what legal actions they can take to secure proper workers' comp benefits. These benefits can help cover the medical bills they’re facing after their injury, as well as a portion of the wages they’ll miss if...

If you have been injured on the job in Florida and are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, it is important to understand your rights and protections against retaliation from your employer. While workers’ compensation is designed to provide you with...

Florida's workforce is changing rapidly. The US Census reports a substantial increase in the number of employees working remotely since the pandemic. This shift has transformed not just how we work, but also the nature of workplace injuries. From Lakeland's tech...

You commute to and from work every day, and it makes up the bulk of your weekly driving. Even if your commute is only a half hour to the office, you’re still spending five hours on the road every week. This means you face a significant amount of exposure to car...