There are some scenarios in which employees proceed with confidence when requesting workers' compensation benefits. If someone gets hurt by a shelving collapse in a warehouse or an electrical short in an office, they will probably recognize that they could file a...
First responders face demanding and often traumatic situations in their line of duty, which can affect their mental health. Florida law recognizes the importance of addressing psychological trauma arising from job-related responsibilities. We will explore first...
Workers in certain professions have a higher degree of risk of developing a spinal cord injury while on the job than others. Construction workers, for example, are more likely to work at a significant elevation and to therefore end up injured if they fall than those...
The daily grind can take a lot out of the average worker a little bit a time – especially when their work requires a lot of repetitive motions throughout the day. Repetitive trauma injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) or repetitive motion...
In most cases, a worker is not be covered by workers’ comp laws during their commute. This is due to the going-and-coming rule. It stipulates that a worker is not covered because they are not performing work-related duties during their commute. Their employer doesn’t...
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, with physical work, machinery operation and potential accidents posing significant risks to workers. If you've been injured on the job as a construction worker, understanding your rights and workers' compensation...
If you suffer a serious injury at work that can’t wait for treatment, don’t wait to seek treatment. You have an absolute right to seek emergency medical care whenever necessary, without waiting on any kind of instruction or permission from your employer. But, what...
It's easy to romanticize agricultural work, especially in a state like Florida where every aspect of the natural world seems to want to help farmers along. Unfortunately, agricultural work comes with a significant degree of personal risk. Farmers and the paid workers...
Summer is moving into full swing, especially in Florida. It won’t be long before a legion of teenagers start looking for part-time work and summer jobs, so they can make a little money. Unfortunately, part-time workers and new hires are among the most vulnerable to...
In theory, the workers' compensation system in Florida helps protect both employees and the companies where they work. The companies benefit from minimizing their risk of financial liability when a worker gets hurt. The employees benefit from having protection against...