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...
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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...
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...
When workplace injuries exacerbate pre-existing conditions
Thousands of Florida workers will unfortunately suffer illness or injury in the workplace as the year progresses. Some workplace injuries will occur in sudden, unexpected incidents that result in acute, perhaps life-threatening conditions requiring emergency medical...
Not all workplace injuries occur suddenly
When a Florida worker is involved in an on-the-job accident, it may result in a severe injury that necessitates emergency medical treatment. There are also many situations, however, where workplace injuries develop over time and symptoms may not be immediately...
America’s most dangerous jobs
Every job comes with risks of injury. But clearly some jobs have much greater risks than others. Think, for instance, of Miami police officers and firefighters. The brave people who put those uniforms on every day put themselves on the line to make our community...