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Florida heat can turn a normal shift into a health risk. If you felt dizzy, weak or overheated while working, you may wonder whether workers’ compensation could apply. Florida law looks at specific facts rather than general assumptions. Your situation may depend on...
Most workers' compensation claims are brought for injuries that occur to someone while they are at work. What happens, however, if you are injured on the way to or from work? Is there any chance you could still have a valid claim for workers’ compensation? The reality...
In some lines of work, you need to make the same motion over and over again. An example could be a carpenter swinging a hammer or an assembly line worker connecting the same part. Doing that motion one time is highly unlikely to lead to any injury or discomfort. But...
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....