Workers’ compensation is supposed to be there for you after any kind of workplace injury. The fact remains, however, that employers are reluctant to pay claims because it raises their insurance rates. Insurers, for their part, don’t want to pay claims because it...
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Month: January 2021
Your doctor may make a difference in your workers’ compensation claim
If you get hurt on the job, one of the first things you’ll do is see your medical provider for help. Who you see to assist you could make a difference in your workers’ compensation, because a medical provider who specializes in injuries like yours is going to have...
Trench foot is possible, even in a warm, wet climate
Winter in Florida is generally pretty mild, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t at risk of some winter-weather hazards when you’re working outside. One of the hazards you know about, particularly during rainy seasons, is the risk of developing trench foot. This...