Workers’ Compensation

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries that people suffer. In some cases, this comes from trauma, such as a fall or a car accident. But a lot of back injuries happen when someone just picks up a heavy item and strains their back. While there's...

In any workplace, slips, trips, and falls are common hazards. However, they can be especially dangerous in a warehouse setting.  Warehouses often have uneven surfaces, large items, liquids, and other substances that can cause you to trip or slip.  Warehouse dangers...

Working as a delivery driver is a very in-demand career right now. Multiple companies have started their own delivery fleets, while the established national parcel delivery companies are constantly on the lookout for new delivery talent. You may enjoy how every day is...

Many traffic collisions occur during morning and evening commute times as numerous drivers are on the road going to and from work. Under Florida law, whether you’re in your own vehicle or a company car “available for the exclusive personal use of the employee,” these...

You go to work one day and you have to do an especially physical task. You accomplish it without incident, but it is hard, and you can tell that it's taking a toll on your body. The next day, you wake up and your back is in a lot of pain. What you're not sure about is...

There are numerous hospitality venues that offer food, drinks and other services to people across Miami. These venues also provide stable employment to people across the city. Workers tend to offer service with a smile, so it can be hard to know what they are truly...

Florida’s workers’ compensation laws are expected to be on the agenda at some point during the state legislature’s new term. The state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has indicated that it will seek several key changes. At a recent conference, Assistant...

You may be physically fit enough to do your job and take on the physical challenges that it entails. Each individual movement is not beyond you, so you're not at risk of catastrophic injury at any moment. However, it's important to remember that doing the same motion...

Your feet and ankles do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to moving your body around. In fact, it’s estimated that the average human takes around 7,500 steps every day – and walks about 110,000 miles in their lifetime. Much of that walking takes place at work....

If you get injured in an accident at work, you may find yourself in the hospital with extensive medical bills, and you may also be losing wages while you're not on the job. You know that you need workers’ compensation to cover these costs. However, what if you mention...