If you suffer an ankle injury at work, you know that you’ll probably need to take some time off, but you do want to get back on the job. Your goal is to let the ankle heal and then pick up where you were before the injury occurred. This mindset is fine, but make sure...
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What are the main causes of trucker injuries on the job?
Truck driving jobs can offer competitive wages and the potential for independence. With those benefits comes significant risk on the job, however. Truck drivers spend all day on the road and in industrial settings, which means they have the potential to be injured on...
Can your employer deny you workers’ comp if you’re at fault?
When you get hurt at work, it isn't always an accident. The term accident implies that no one has fault for the situation. Many workplace injuries are the result of a mistake, oversight or other issue. In other words, someone might be at fault, and the injury might...
Airport baggage handlers face a variety of potential injuries
Loading and unloading baggage every day at Miami International Airport – one of the busiest in the country – is rewarding work, earning a living that allows you to take care of your family. However, the daily lifting, moving and carrying baggage that weighs as much as...
How much is a workers’ compensation claim worth?
Workers’ compensation benefits are an important protection for workers who are hurt on the job. There are limits on the amount you can receive in benefits, though. If you are determined to have temporary total disability (TTD), you’ll be paid 66% of the average weekly...
Questions to ask before lifting anything at work
Many workplace injuries come from straining too hard while lifting something heavy. Often, this happens because a worker just wants to get a job done quickly. They know they should get someone to help, but that will take time, and they feel rushed. That’s a recipe for...
Did a workplace slip, trip or fall lay you low?
You might not think that a slip, trip or fall at work is a dangerous workplace accident. And, when compared to falls from height, electrocutions and amputations, the repercussions from such accidents may pale in comparison. But that does not mean that getting injured...
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 Miami employer would insist that you promptly...
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...