It is more than negligent when an employer in Florida creates an unsafe working atmosphere; it is also a burden on the public. At , we believe that job site safety is one of the most important elements of public health in the...
As someone who makes your living working construction in Florida, you may have firsthand knowledge of just how dangerous your line of work can be. Working in construction presents numerous occupational hazards, but recognizing where your most notable risks lie may...
Chances are, if you work in a Florida environment where you undergo exposure to high levels of noise on a daily basis, you take steps to protect your ears and your hearing, but what if you work somewhere where noise levels are moderate, as opposed to severe? At...
Have you ever come home from work feeling as though the stress you have experienced throughout the day is more than you can handle? Although it may seem trivial to some, work stress is a serious issue. While some industries are more stressful than others, you...
After an on-the-job injury in Florida, it is both your right and your responsibility to report the injury and seek compensation for resultant damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, etc. However, multiple workers' compensation claims within your company cost...
Whether you were involved in a slip-and-fall accident or had an object fall on your head while on-the-job, you may have received a traumatic brain injury. These injuries occur when a sudden jolt to the head causes the brain to bounce within the skull, hitting against...
In Florida, regardless of what industry you work in, you risk exposure to certain conditions or elements that can potentially damage your lungs. Not only does this have painful and harmful short term impacts, but it can affect your life for a long time to come, too.A...
Earning a living as a Florida nurse is not for the faint of heart. In addition to logging long hours and performing emotionally taxing work, you probably spend long lengths of time on your feet, and you may, too, find that you are working while the rest of the world...
When you spend the majority of your day sitting at a computer, you may not worry too much about on-the-job hazards, but in reality, many Florida office workers develop injuries after performing repetitive tasks over a prolonged period. In fact, the more time office...
The short answer to the above question is “no,” – but keep reading. As a female employee in Florida, you may face more pregnancy discrimination then you realize. Just last summer, one of the Walmart distribution centers in our neighboring state of...
