Each day warehouse workers face serious injury risks performing the regular tasks of their jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 213,000 warehouse and transportation injuries were recorded in 2019. The Most Common Risks to…
If you suffer an injury or illness while on the job, your life could be turned upside down by the devastating effects. If you require extensive medical treatment and a lot of time off work, you may need help with…
The construction industry is extremely hazardous. Daily, workers use sophisticated machinery, climb steep heights, and drive powerful vehicles. Because of this, they risk severe injury and in some cases, even death by completing the daily tasks needed to carry out…
Summer is synonymous with fun, but in many areas of the country, it also gets quite hot. Due to the heat, poor working conditions are the cause of many workers’ compensation injuries and claims, especially in Florida. High-Risk Jobs During…
If you are injured at work while performing your regular job duties, and you have a pre-existing condition, it can complicate a workers’ compensation claim. Medical benefits and lost wages could be impacted if there is a previous medical issue…
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented situation. Workers’ compensation laws are going to be put to the test by this novel illness. When considering whether or not the coronavirus is compensable under current workers’ compensation laws, questions arise regarding “occupational…
Many employers are moving towards a remote workforce to help their bottom line. Studies show that telecommuting may increase efficiency and productivity while saving overhead costs. Typically, remote work benefits both the employer and employee. But what happens when one…
The cost of workers’ compensation is a hard pill to swallow in some industries. With every new claim, workers’ compensation costs increase exponentially based on experience rates which focus on prior injuries and the costs of handling those claims. Combine this reality…
The holidays mean gift-giving, and technology has nudged our shopping habits away from malls and brick-and-mortar stores to ordering online. This means during the holiday season (November to January), millions of packages are shipped, and delivery truck drivers are working…
Workers’ compensation is insurance that employers are required by law to have for their employees. It covers only two things: medical expenses and lost wages as a result of an injury sustained while on the job. Although most injuries occur…
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