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Workers’ Compensation: Can I Recover from Repetitive Stress Injuries?
Some people just assume that their body will eventually give out on them as they age. However, what they may not realize is that certain repetitive motions, particularly at work, can make this “normal”...
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10 Useful Tips to Help Handle Your Work Injury
So you’ve been hurt at work. How severe are your injuries? Does that really matter? Once you are hurt on the job, you have to take the necessary steps to file a worker’s comp claim and it does not...
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A Quick Guide to Estimating Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Florida, like many other states, has a specific calculation to determine workers’ compensation benefits. Benefits will vary depending on your current wages, your filing status for tax purposes, whether...
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What if My Work Accident Was My Own Fault?
One of the greatest benefits behind workers’ compensation is that it is a no-fault system. That means that as long as you meet certain qualifications, adhere to all requirements, then applying for...
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Injured While on the Job? Here’s What You Can Do
If you are injured while working, then you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits—regardless of who was at fault for your injuries. This system is generally more beneficial to both...
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Be Alert! Daylight Savings Time Means More Work Injuries
This year, Halloween brings a little extra treat: an additional hour of sleep. According to significant research, however, the biannual transition in and out of Daylight Savings Time is tough on the...
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What Are Re-Employment Services?
So you’ve been hurt in a job-related accident—whether that means you were involved in a work-related accident on a job site or in the office or even while making a delivery. At the end of the...
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Florida Workers Compensation: Why Your Boss Probably Won’t Apologize for Your...
Were you recently involved in a work-related accident? While accidents on the job happen every day, each one needs to be taken seriously—for both health-related and safety reasons as well as for legal...
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Light Duty After an Injury – What Are My Options?
If you are injured at work, sometimes the best option is to rest while you recover. However, sometimes doing some light duty work will keep you moving when the doctors recommend that you remain active....
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Am I Entitled to Workers’ Comp if I Lost My Job?
Generally speaking, you cannot lose your job because you filed for workers’ compensation. However, there are still three situations where you might lose your job after an injury. Each situation has a...
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Can I Get Workers’ Compensation and Sue My Employer?
The workers’ compensation system is designed with workers in mind. It is a no fault system that forces your employer to pay for your work-related injuries. That includes both medical expenses and...
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FAQs: Who Pays for Workers’ Compensation?
If you are injured at work, then you may have a workers’ compensation claim. But how does it work? Do you have to pay for anything yourself? What about going to do the doctor? A Florida workers’...
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Florida Workers’ Compensation: What is Covered?
Some employees are hurt at work, but they do not say anything about the injury because they assume that workers’ compensation will not help them. In the majority of circumstances, however, this is not...
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The Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in Florida
It is definitely possible to be injured at virtually any job, but some positions are more prone to injuries than others. Florida’s business sectors are somewhat unique compared to the rest of the...
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Where to Find Help with Your Work Injury in Florida
Being hurt at work is a huge inconvenience. Some workers might even feel angry or cheated out of pay if they lose work or wages or even have to take time off to see a doctor for work-related injuries....
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Workers’ Comp Rates Change: What This Means for Florida Workers
Your workers’ compensation rate is determined by your average weekly wages at your current employment. However, your employer is only obligated to pay your benefits up to a certain amount. If your...
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5 Workers’ Compensation Mistakes to Avoid
Any kind of injury can leave you reeling. When you’re injured on the job, however, the anxiety and stress is even worse. Your livelihood is on the line. Dealing with physical pain, a growing stack of...
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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a fairly common work injury. It occurs when workers are exposed to extremely high noise levels over a long period of time. It could also occur from exposure to certain chemicals or...
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[Infographic] Why Are Neck and Back Injuries So Common After an Accident?
If you are involved in an accident and you walk away without an injury, then you are considered lucky. Most car accidents—even the minor ones—often result in injury. Depending on the severity of the...
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How to Prove Your Slip and Fall Case in Florida
Florida businesses have two major obligations to their customers. First, they must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner. This includes keeping things off the floor and making sure that...
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