If you were injured on the job, it’s only natural to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. If your injuries are totally disabling, however, you may eventually also need to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. It’s important to understand...
Workers' compensation insurance was created in the early part of the 20th century to provide medical coverage and death benefits for injured employees without clogging up the courts. This compensation has expanded to also provide income benefits, job retraining and...
The Florida sun is nothing if not intense. Many workers spend their days in the hot sun for hours at a time. Even if they take time to cool off or drink water, there are other risks that they could face. One of the greatest risks to outdoor workers in Florida is...
When one kisses their family goodbye and heads off for a day's work, the last thing on their mind is getting injured or killed. Sadly, many Florida workers do find themselves in harm's way. Work-related injuries and fatalities are more than inconvenient, they are...
Getting hurt while at work can be distressing. Besides the injuries, you will have a lot to deal with, and knowing your rights is essential. If you are hurt while doing your job, you may be entitled to a claim under the Florida Workers’ compensation laws. However, it...
All employers with four or more employees in Florida have to carry workers' compensation insurance. If one of their employees gets hurt, that insurance will protect the business from liability and the individual from financial devastation. Workers who got hurt on the...
If you are unsure about the safety or suitability of any item your employer expects you to use, check the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website. They are in charge of promoting and monitoring workplace safety across the country. Ladder safety is...
If you work in physical jobs long enough, you will hear someone tell you to “put your back into it.” Yet putting your back into a task could lead to putting your back out, resulting in being unable to work. Despite incredible advances in technology, some tasks still...
One of the hardest parts of getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits involves convincing the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you need those benefits. Many qualified applicants receive a denial at first and only receive the SSDI benefits...
Generally, Alabama is like most other states when it comes to workplace injuries. Under most circumstances, workers’ compensation benefits are your sole remedy when you get hurt on the job. You can’t sue your employer for more than workers’ comp is willing to give....