Monthly Archives: June 2023
When Can I Choose My Doctor For Work Injury Treatment?
After a workplace injury, you might be inclined to seek treatment from your own primary care physician, or from a specialist who has treated you in the past. However, it is important to know that Florida workers’ compensation law requires you to see an approved provider, and you cannot necessarily go to any doctor… Read More »
Housekeeping And House Cleaner Injuries At Work
Housekeepers at hotels, businesses, and private residences often spend a significant amount of time on their feet and in awkward positions in order to perform the tasks of their job. The locations of these kinds of jobs can vary significantly, with some workers performing cleaning jobs in health care settings, others in hotels and… Read More »
Learning About Hospitality Industry Work Injuries
What is the hospitality industry, and how do workplace injuries occur in jobs in this industry? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the hospitality industry is a “supersector” that is one of many service-providing industries. Within the general framework of the hospitality industry, jobs are typically classified as being part of employment… Read More »
Semi-Retired Workers: Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For A Work Injury?
Many residents of South Florida are semi-retired and working part-time jobs, or they are fully retired and engage in regular volunteer work in Fort Lauderdale and throughout the region. When a semi-retired or retired worker is injured, are they eligible for workers’ compensation? In general, it is important to know that anyone who is… Read More »
Is Workers’ Compensation The Same Thing As Disability?
Anyone who has been injured at work can be in physical and emotional pain while feeling confused and frustrated about the best course of action for obtaining financial compensation. If you were recently injured on the job in an accident, or if you were recently diagnosed with a disabling illness or condition as a… Read More »
