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Monthly Archives: February 2023

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Has “Work From Home” Culture Changed Workplace Injury Claims?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Were you recently injured while working, except that you work from home? You are certainly not alone. A recent article in Marketplace asks the question of whether “work from home” culture that arose largely out of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed workplace injury cases and workers’ compensation coverage. As that article explains, between 2019… Read More »

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Checklist: Can I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

After you get hurt on the job in West Palm Beach or elsewhere in South Florida, it is critical to have a clear understanding of all of the steps you will need to take in order to be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage in Florida. If you have already been injured and have taken… Read More »

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Refuse, Waste Management, And Collection Injuries

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Garbage collection, or waste and refuse collection, is “one of the most hazardous jobs” in the world, according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CAMJ). Although fatalities in the waste collection industry are not as common as in other occupations, workers routinely sustain a wide range of injuries that can often… Read More »

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Airline Worker Injuries

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Airline workers are subject to a wide range of injuries while working in Fort Lauderdale, as well as while they are up in the air and at various airports across the country and the globe. Fort Lauderdale is home to many airline workers and members of flight crews who operate out of the Fort… Read More »

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Farming And Agricultural Worker Injuries

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Many areas around Pompano Beach and throughout South Florida employ farm workers and other agricultural workers. There are a wide range of crops that are grown and harvested in South Florida, which require various kinds of workers. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida has more than 47,000 farms… Read More »

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Work Injuries Affecting Hairdressers And Barbers

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Workplace injuries can affect employees in any industry or profession, even though some types of jobs have more hazards than others. While you might not immediately think about injury risks for hairdressers or barbers, these jobs do have a range of injury risks that can result in missed workdays and long-term disabilities. According to… Read More »

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What To Know About Retail Sales Employee Injuries

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Whether you are working a retail job during the holiday season, over the busy summer in South Florida, or at any other time of the year, it is important to know that retail sales employees can be at risk for many different kinds of on-the-job injuries. Although retail workers may not be as obviously… Read More »

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Commercial Fishing Injuries In South Florida

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Did you know that commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the U.S. and in the world? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides data that shows how common commercial fishing work is in Florida, so it is particularly important to understand how dangerous commercial fishing work can be. According… Read More »

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