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Work Injuries Affecting Engineers

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Engineering is a broad field that involves many different kinds of work in a wide range of industries. In general, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) explains, “engineers have a role in creating a variety of structures and products, from airports to zippers.” The biggest engineering occupation includes civil engineers, who “plan, design,… Read More »

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Executives and Workplace Injuries in South Florida

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Executive positions exist at most larger businesses in South Florida, and there are different specific jobs that tend to fall under the category of the role of “executive.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), top executives have jobs in which they “plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its… Read More »

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When Should I See a Doctor After My Work Injury?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

The severity of workplace injuries in South Florida can vary widely, and in many cases, workers do not realize that their injuries are as serious as they actually are. In other words, you may sustain a serious injury but not realize its severity until symptoms worsen. Accordingly, you might not immediately understand the need… Read More »

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How Can a Lawyer Help Me with My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Were you recently injured on the job in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in South Florida? Or were you recently diagnosed with a disease or medical condition that arose out of conditions or exposure at your workplace? You may be eligible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits, and you might be wondering if you need to… Read More »

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Five Things to Know: Workers’ Compensation Claims for Construction Injuries

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Construction sites can be extremely dangerous places to work, and construction workers frequently sustain serious and debilitating injuries. When accidents do occur, construction workers need to have information about seeking workers’ compensation coverage. You should know that an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Pompano Beach can help you with your claim and any appeals… Read More »

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Desk Jobs, Workplace Injuries, and Workers’ Compensation Claims

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Many myths and misconceptions circulate about workplace injuries and the types of workers who commonly get hurt on the job. Those misconceptions can lead certain types of workers to assume that they might not be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage after a workplace injury, yet many workers in South Florida can obtain benefits if… Read More »

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What Are Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits in South Florida?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Most people think of workers’ compensation benefits as benefits that are specifically for an injured worker who has been injured on the job. In other words, it is common to assume that workers’ compensation benefits are only for the injured worker rather than for the injured worker’s family. Yet when a worker is killed… Read More »

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Can I Get Workers’ Compensation If My Own Mistake Led to My Injury?

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

We often hear from injured workers who are concerned about their eligibility to obtain workers’ compensation coverage because they know or suspect that their own error or negligence played a role in their injury. In other words, a construction worker might have failed to perform a check on a piece of safety equipment at… Read More »

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Workplace Injuries to Writers and Editors

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

It might seem odd to think about a writer or editor sustaining an injury on the job, yet even people who regularly work behind desks or sit at computer for much of the day can sustain on-the-job injuries that can be compensable through the Florida workers’ compensation system. Just because you are not climbing… Read More »

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How Architects Get Hurt on the Job

By David M. Benenfeld, P.A. |

Many professions do not immediately come to mind when Floridians think about workplace injury risks or occupational diseases. However, it is important to keep in mind that a person can suffer a work-related injury or develop some form of occupational disease at nearly any job, and many of these injuries make the worker eligible… Read More »

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