Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Compensation For A Work-Related Death
Accidents in the workplace are pretty common. Unfortunately, sometimes, accidents in the workplace end in tragedy. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 4,764 fatal work injuries were recorded in America in 2020. If this is accurate, it means that in 2020, a worker died every 111 minutes from a work-related… Read More »
Florida’s Workers’ Compensation: Repetitive Stress Injuries
In Florida, when a worker suffers a work-related injury, they can recover compensation under the state’s workers’ compensation law. When people think of work-related injuries, they usually think of injuries that happen suddenly, such as injuries that result from slips and falls. In fact, many employees assume that workers’ compensation only covers such injuries…. Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid After Suffering A Work-Related Injury
Work-related injuries can happen to anyone and anytime. Fortunately, if you suffer a work-related injury in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if you commit certain mistakes after suffering a work-related injury, you may affect your workers’ compensation claim. Some mistakes can make it impossible for you to claim benefits,… Read More »
Returning To Work After Suffering A Work-Related Injury
If you suffered a work-related injury, it is understandable if you cannot wait to get back to work. Workers’ compensation benefits help cover medical and financial costs, but workers’ compensation typically only covers around two-thirds of what an employee makes. With that said, if you are contemplating returning to work after suffering a work-related… Read More »
Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Workplace Injury?
If you suffered an injury while on the job, you might be wondering whether you should reach out to a lawyer or whether you can handle your workers’ compensation claim alone. Even though you are not required by law to hire an attorney after a workplace injury, it is advisable that you hire one…. Read More »
Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Investigation Process
In Florida, employees can recover workers’ compensation benefits after suffering an injury while on the job. Often, workers’ compensation benefits can amount to thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, some workers take advantage of the system because of the huge payout that an employee can recover after filing a workers’ compensation claim. Some employees file fraudulent… Read More »
Some Facts You Need To Know About Workers’ Compensation Before You File A Claim
A job-related injury can significantly impact a person’s life, especially because most work-related injuries occur when least expected. Fortunately, workers’ compensation is there to help you ease the stress of work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of coverage that employers purchase that provides employees who suffer job-related injuries with certain benefits. If… Read More »
