Getting injured while on the job is no fun. It’s essential to follow the rules and file your claim when it is due, so you don’t make things worse by not filing on time and having your benefits denied. What…
If you have experienced an accident at work and suffered an injury followed by medical bills, recovery, and other expenses, you are entitled to your workers' compensation benefits. However, not everything falls into place with every incident, and there are…
The answer to this question is generally medical bills are paid 100% by worker’s compensation. Every workers' compensation issue is different, and legal issues may require payments that workers' compensation does not cover. What is Workers' Compensation Insurance? Workers' compensation…
Cold Weather work is not typically associated with Florida, especially South Florida. However, North Florida and even Mid Florida can experience temperature drops which need to be concerning for all outdoor workers. The season, Fall, is in full force in…
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…
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…
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