If you get hurt on the job, you have the right to claim workers' compensation. This can cost your employer money, and some bosses resent that. They may try to intimidate you into not filing your claim or punish you after you do so. The term for this is employer...
You may have sustained a work-related injury, but will this qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits? Learning how the benefit process works will help you decide whether you are eligible to submit a claim. About eligibility Most employers who have four or more...
Suffering an injury at work can be devastating for the rest of your life. Depending on the nature of your injury, you may be seriously disabled in the aftermath and potentially unable to work. In these circumstances, you may receive workers compensation. However, you...
An on-the-job injury can disrupt your whole life. Not only does it often pose financial issues but also it can mean some problems when you go to return to work. You can make a workers' compensation claim, which will help with the expenses of your injury and treatment....
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the average number of trench-related workplace fatalities nationwide each year is 54. While OSHA provides guidelines and safety standards to prevent cave-ins, significant numbers of workers' compensation...
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported a significant increase in the number of workers who continue their careers beyond the age of 70. Florida employers recognize the value of their experience and knowledge, and older workers are typically more loyal and reliable. Data...
When you think of workplace injuries that result in claims for workers’ compensation, what comes to mind?Broken bones may top your list, or possibly a back or neck injury. However, the primary cause of workplace injury is overexertion. What, exactly, does...
Road construction on Florida roadways is nothing new. Construction is often performed during nighttime hours in an attempt to decrease congestion during daylight hours. Speed limits are typically reduced in construction zones in an attempt to protect the lives of...
The economy in Florida and around the country is doing well, and this has led to an increase in construction projects. As the number of properties under construction have increased so has the number of construction related accidents, some of which have been fatal....
People on the job in Florida have the right to expect a reasonably safe work environment. When employees face the potential of exposure to toxic substances, safety procedures should be known and proper training on these procedures should be mandated for employees who...
