Monthly Archives: January 2022
Do I Need To Report My Workplace Accident?
If you were recently injured at work, you might have gone immediately to an emergency department to seek treatment or made an appointment with your health care provider in order to seek treatment. Depending upon the severity of the injury and the accident that caused it, you might not have had the time to… Read More »
Delivery Driver Injuries And Workers’ Compensation
Delivery drivers can face serious workplace injuries at any time of the year, but injuries can be particularly common during the holidays when thousands of people across the country are placing delivery orders and drivers are rushing to meet delivery time windows made by the retail companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More »
Workplace Amputation Claims
While many workplace accidents result in temporary injuries, some workplace accidents can result in permanently debilitating injuries that can affect the rest of the worker’s life. Indeed, some injuries are so serious that they cause permanent disabilities that impact an employee’s quality of life in significant ways. Amputation injuries are one type of injury… Read More »
What You Should Know About Death Benefits And Workers’ Compensation
Losing a loved one under any circumstances can be devastating, even if you know that there is nothing you or anybody could have done to save your family member. When a loved one’s death results from a workplace accident, the grief can be debilitating. Given that most workplace accidents and injuries are preventable, it… Read More »
Are All Workplace Injuries Compensable Through Workers’ Compensation?
Many types of workplace injuries in South Florida are compensable through the workers’ compensation system, but there are some exceptions that injured employees and their families should know about. Generally speaking, you should not worry that you will need to prove negligence in order to be eligible to receive medical benefits or wage replacement… Read More »
Excavation Injuries At Work
Construction work can pose many different risks for workers, from dangers associated with falls from roofs or scaffolding to struck-by injuries caused by falling objects on construction sites. Excavation accidents are often deadly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but they can also be avoided with proper safety precautions…. Read More »
Three Things To Know About Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Whether you were recently injured on the job or you want to be prepared in the event of a workplace injury, it is important to understand what workers’ compensation coverage means under Florida law. Coverage is a term that refers to situations in which an employer is required to pay compensation or to provide… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Workplace Burn Injuries
Employees in many different industries in South Florida can sustain a wide variety of compensable injuries at work. Frequently, employees sustain traumatic injuries in accidents at work. In addition, employees whose jobs have exposed them to hazardous substances or to other dangerous conditions may be able to seek compensation for occupational diseases. One type… Read More »