As regular readers of our Coral Gables, Florida Workers' Compensation Law Blog know, we typically dedicate this space to issues important to people who suffer injuries on the job. A recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) helps policy...
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Should employers be more proactive after worker injuries?
An insurance industry publication says it makes sense for employers to take a different approach to employee injuries. Business Insurance says that today employers should be proactive from the moment that a worker sustains an on-the-job injury. The publication says...
When should you hire a workers’ comp lawyer?
The question is a good one: When should you hire a workers’ compensation attorney? The answer: In an ideal world, you would never hire a lawyer because you’d never get injured on the job. And if you did get injured, your Coral Gables employer would insist that you...
NHTSA investigating fatal Florida crash
Extraordinary circumstances are required for the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate a crash. The agency says it is "gathering information" on the motor vehicle crash a short distance north of Coral Gables in which two teenagers...
The safest and most dangerous first jobs
It’s that time of year. Coral Gables high schools and colleges are readying for graduation ceremonies. Many graduates approach the big day with a mixture of excitement and anxiety, looking forward to landing their first full-time as young adults. For many job-seekers,...
FAQ: Is my injury covered by Florida workers’ compensation?
The Florida workers' compensation system is complex. Those who have never dealt with the process often require guidance to ensure they get the benefits to which they're entitled to. One of the most common questions people have when injured at work is: If I get hurt at...
Causes of construction workers’ accidents not always apparent
All eyes have been on a strip of highway near Florida International University since a tragic bridge collapse occurred there on a recent Thursday. When construction workers' accidents like this one occur, preliminary investigations often lead to more questions than...
Steady support available for those who suffer workplace injuries
When you show up for work each day in Florida or some other state, you likely hope to enjoy a productive day with as little amount of stress as possible. While you may be able to make certain projections about production or profitability, you can never be sure exactly...
Father worried sons will die in workplace accidents like this one
Many Florida parents worry about the safety of their adult children who work in industries commonly associated with high personal injury risks. A man in another state says he has gone so far as to ask his sons to find other jobs, as he worries about their safety every...
Workplace accidents often involve heavy machinery
Many Florida workers regularly contend with hazards on the job that involve heavy pieces of mechanized equipment. Such employees are greatly at risk for workplace accidents, which often result in severe or even fatal injuries. In another state, a worker suffered a...