Working as much as you do, it’s inevitable that there are days when you’ll be exposed to high temperatures. You’re often working outside in the sun, and you know that there is a risk that you could get sick as a result. Heat stress is a concern for workers like...
Year: 2020
What’s the difference between workers’ compensation and SSDI?
You were recently hurt on the job and you’re going through the process necessary to obtain workers’ compensation, but a friend or a relative tells you that you should file for Social Security Disability (SSDI), instead. What’s the difference? Well, there are quite a...
What types of cash benefits does workers’ compensation offer in Florida?
You got hurt at work and now you’re laid up for a while. You’re worried that some of the damage your body is feeling may be permanent. While the health benefits offered by workers’ compensation are extremely important to your eventual recovery, however partial that...
Can I get workers’ compensation in Florida if I am undocumented?
If you live in Florida and do not have the documentation to do so, job options are limited. Illegal work requiring long hours for poor pay may be your only option. One day you get injured at work. Your employer tells you to leave and keep quiet. Otherwise, they will...
Skepticism is smart for those offered a workers’ comp settlement
In some ways, workers' compensation insurance is different from other common forms of insurance. To start with, workers' compensation is a policy purchased by employers and mandated by the state that protects employees from the risks associated with their job....
What to know before you file for workers’ compensation in Florida
Workers’ compensation can be great for workers whose injuries on the job have caused significant losses. In Florida, most companies are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. There are some important matters to understand before filing, however. Statute of...
The confounding issues surrounding coronavirus and workers’ compensation
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that some companies whose employees do not fall within the essential worker categories are asking their workers to return to large offices even as cases of COVID-19 spike in their cities and states. Workers say they feel...