Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in different industries, from construction to nursing. However, not all PPE are of standard. Thus, you may be wearing some, but it does not offer you the protection you need.  Employers should go through training to ensure...

Flight attendants often have a very stressful and physically demanding job because their employment takes them thousands of miles every week. Like many jobs, flight attendants could suffer injuries that impact their performance. Here’s what can happen: In-flight...

Warehouse workers are exposed to various hazards due to the nature of their work environment and the tasks they perform. The risks can range from minor injuries to more serious ones with long-term consequences. Let’s look at some common hazards faced by warehouse...

If your child is like a lot of Florida teens, they’ve already entered or are considering entering the part-time or temporary workforce. Businesses of all sizes rely on teens for extra help during the busy spring and summer tourist seasons, around the holidays and...

Cleaning for a living is one of the most physically demanding jobs a person can have. All types of housekeeping jobs are difficult, but those who work as hotel housekeepers have some unique risks.  In fact, their risks of injury have been estimated at some 40% above...

Eye injuries affect thousands of people every day. In fact, approximately 2,000 workers sustain eye injuries daily. Although most work-related eye injuries are not serious and will heal within a day or two, sometimes, even less-serious eye injuries can quickly become...