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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...
Construction is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous sectors. That’s why it’s so important that construction firms utilize all available safety technology. Safety technology varies from hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to more complex...
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...
When people talk about dangerous work environments, they often reference the deadliest professions. Certain careers significantly increase the possibility of people dying prematurely. The rise of on-the-job reality shows have raised awareness about many of the most...
People who work in factories often face major hazards while they’re at work. Many of the dangers are unavoidable, so having proper training and safety plans in place is critical. Some employers may handle training when people are first employed, but they shouldn’t...
Some two million Floridians have jobs that require them to work outdoors. These jobs are largely in construction and agriculture. However, sanitation workers and many other people in both the private and public sectors also have to spend their workdays outdoors. While...
Retail workers face a range of challenges in their line of work, from long hours to demanding customers. However, in some cases, interactions can escalate beyond mere frustration into violence. For a retail worker who a customer has physically attacked, the immediate...
If you were partly at fault for a crash, you may wonder if it will impact your ability to recover damages. Well, it could, or not. The real answer to that depends on the particulars of your case, as explained below. Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car...
As an employee, it's natural to want to know if your employer has workers' compensation insurance. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing you will be covered if you are injured at work or develop an occupational illness. But how can you tell if your employer has...