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...
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...
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...
After you got hurt at work, the first question you probably asked the doctor was how long it would take for you to get back to work. No one wants to sit at home doing nothing because of an injury. Many people who get hurt at work, even those who suffer relatively...
In a workers’ compensation claim, disputes often arise about the source of someone’s injuries, the exact nature and extent of the damage and their ability to work. When that happens, Florida law permits the use of an independent medical examination (IME). IMEs are...
You were seriously injured on the job. You definitely aren’t faking anything or trying to seek workers’ compensation you aren’t justly due. So why is your employer (or their insurer) contesting your claim? Your case could be ‘red-flagged’ through no fault of your own...
As the holiday season approaches, there’s likely going to be an uptick in the number of packages that need to be delivered. This means that delivery drivers from most services will be busy. However, this isn’t a reason for any employer to allow proper safety protocol...
When you develop a disabling medical condition or suffer a severe injury while you are still younger than retirement age, the consequences can be severe. You may worry about being able to keep your home, to say nothing of the need to continue saving for your eventual...
For many years, it’s been well-known that construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Workers in Florida have to understand that risk. While it may not see the most injuries or fatalities per capita, construction produces some of the...
When you’re making a workers’ compensation claim for an injury on the job, one thing you should know is that you will need to see a doctor to have your injury assessed. There are times when your employer will choose the doctor, and there are times when you will get to...