Workers’ Compensation

Baggage handlers are among the most under-appreciated employees in the airline industry. Passengers remember to cheer for their pilot when they land and to thank the flight staff for the service they receive. When it comes to the hard-working individuals making sure...

As a South Florida resident, you're likely aware of how all the main corridors that connect Miami to Fort Lauderdale are always chock full of traffic. Road construction crews spend a lot of time making repairs to damage caused by such heavy use.  If you're a...

Every day, workers in Florida head out to perform their work duties, many of them oblivious to any dangers they may face. In other situations, workers may realize a job is dangerous, but when there are mouths to feed, they must take whatever work they can find that...

Working in a warehouse provides many Florida residents with a decent income, but it is not the safest work environment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the warehousing industry’s rate of fatalities is “higher than the national...

Any worker who gets hurt on the job in Florida could file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Their employer's insurance company will typically have to pay for their medical costs and possibly for some of their missed wages if the injury or medical condition...

When you trained to work in a dental office as a hygienist, dental technician or dental assistant, you likely didn’t spend a lot of time focusing on the inherent risks of the job. You just wanted to help people. However, dentists and the professionals who assist them...

How common are back injuries in your industry? Do you know? Data published in 2020 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics captured how at least 2.8 million private-sector workers suffered non-fatal workplace injuries on the job that year. At...

If you slip while walking on a newly waxed floor, trip over carpet, catch your ankle in machinery or otherwise injure yourself because of hazards on the job, remember that you should be able to seek workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is meant to cover any...

When you’re hurt or sick, having a doctor you trust is important. Unfortunately, Florida’s laws give your employer (or their insurance carrier) the right to pick the physician you see for any on-the-job injuries. There are, however, a few notable exceptions to the...

Did you know that back problems and pain are among the top causes of disability in Americans? The human back carries a heavy load, especially for those who engage in physical labor in their jobs. Often, physical laborers reach a point where they cannot continue...