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If you work in a loud environment, you might notice changes in your hearing over time. Conversations can sound muffled or you may experience ringing in your ears after a shift. This blog discusses whether these types of changes qualify for workers' compensation and...
Most employers in Florida have to carry workers’ compensation coverage. If workers get hurt while on the job, they can notify their employers of their injuries. They can then request medical benefits to pay for their treatment. If they cannot work due to their...
While you have the right to put in a claim for workers’ compensation if injured at work, not every claim succeeds or results in a payout of sufficient value. Often, those failures are because of something the claimant did or did not do. They could have avoided these...
Employees hurt on the job are often eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. They may qualify for two main forms of support. Workers’ compensation disability benefits can replace a portion of a professional's income. Employees may also be eligible for health...
A workplace injury changes everything in an instant. Not only are you dealing with pain, but you are also anxious about medical bills and wondering if you will be able to come back to work. In the middle of all of this, filing an injury report is the last thing on...
Professionals who perform job functions at an elevation are constantly at risk of falling. Falls from a significant height can cause catastrophic injuries and are a leading cause of death in certain industries, such as construction. However, when looking at...
Manufacturing work is both physically demanding and relatively dangerous. Professionals have to learn to safely operate heavy machinery, ranging from lathes and mills to machine presses. They must not only use that machinery competently but also incredibly rapidly....
Knee injuries can happen in almost any job setting. Construction workers and warehouse employees are at a considerable risk of knee injuries because of having to bend or carry heavy loads. Healthcare professionals, such as nurses or nursing assistants, may suffer...
Falls are one of the greatest risks that workers face in many different occupations. Technically, a worker in an office building could suffer serious injuries in a slip-and-fall accident or a fall down the stairs. But it is also important for those who work in...
Accidents and injuries don't follow a fixed schedule. You could get hurt anytime, anywhere—including during your lunch break. Workers' compensation typically covers injuries that happen while you're on the job or during company time. But what happens if you slip and...