A crush injury results when a body part becomes trapped and compressed by a heavy object or crushing mechanical force. These types of injuries are extremely dangerous and require immediate medical care. Causes Traffic and workplace accidents are leading causes of...
People who work with their hands on a regular basis have a higher risk of developing repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel. This condition occurs when the median nerve running through your wrist into your hand becomes irritated by inflammation in the nerve...
A work injury may sideline you for days or weeks. Filing for workers' compensation may help alleviate the pain of the damage and lost pay. When dealing with a work-related illness or injury, reporting the condition gets your claim rolling. Absent this, you may not get...
Workers’ compensation is a benefit program that allows you protection if you suffer an injury at work. Under the program, you can get lost wage payments and medical care benefits. Workers’ compensation is not a state program, but the state does manage the system. It...
When you file a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there will be many forms to fill out. One of these is the Function Report. What is the purpose of this form and what kind of information does the Social Security Administration (SSA) ask you to...
Sometimes the injuries first responders suffer on the job do not show up as easily as a burn or a broken bone. Dealing with high-stress and life-and-death situations, first responders may develop post-traumatic stress disorder due to their work. As they would if they...
Like most people in Florida, you likely feel a good deal of pride in representing the company you work for. That pride no doubt stems from gratitude on your part for your employment and salary. Some might assume that gratitude causes you to feel reluctant to initiate...
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with medical conditions. Showing favoritism toward unimpaired applicants and employees may classify as discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that...
In Florida, workers’ compensation laws protect employees from workplace injuries and illnesses. Workers’ compensation holds an employer accountable for workplace incidents with insurance coverage that pays medical bills, lost wages and other associated expenses....
You have options for compensation after an accident at work, but depending on the injury you may have a long road of recovery ahead of you. When it comes to severe spinal cord injuries, there is a possibility that you have an entirely new normal to get used to. You...
