Workplace injuries can be devastating. You were only doing your job and all of a sudden you are facing an injury that is going to lead to medical bills and time off of work. When you are injured on the job, your mind might automatically turn to how you are going to...
Important points about workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation is a lifeline for some people who have been injured at work. The benefits that they receive can help injured workers to continue to afford the basic necessities of life until they are once again able to go back to work. There are several points...
Suing an employer for an on-the-job injury isn’t usually possible
When you are hurt at work, whether the injury is from an accident or a long-term effect of the job, you might become unable to work. On top of the possible loss of your income, you might have medical bills to consider. For most workers, Florida's workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation might cover more than medical costs
When you are injured on the job in Florida, you might be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. It is vital that you apply for these benefits as soon as you know that you will need medical care or that you will have to miss work because of your injury....
Workers’ compensation question brought to state Supreme Court
A question regarding Florida workers' compensation is being put before the state Supreme Court after an appeals court declined to rule on the matter. The answer to the question, if the state court will provide one, could mean a large shift in the way employee injury...
Florida’s workers’ compensation law: Some facts and figures
Florida workers' compensation insurance is in place to provide payment of medical expenses and wages to an employee injured while at work. Benefits are valuable, but can be difficult to obtain if an employer or its insurance company is balking at the claim. It may be...
What is workers’ compensation?
For many workers in Florida, workers' compensation provides the assurance that if they are injured on the job, they will be able to remain financially functional. But, what is workers' compensation, and how much does it really cover?Workers' compensation is a type of...
Workers’ compensation PTSD finding upheld by appeals court
Generally speaking, most folks connect post-traumatic stress disorder with soldiers and veterans. It is a common term in public forums, and is understandably concerning to military families and their friends. But the term also encompasses many other causes besides war...
Workplace injury results in man’s death before first paycheck
Starting a new job can be exciting, especially for young workers. Training plays an important role in the long-term success of any employee. In some industries, good safety training can mean the difference between a long career and a workplace injury or death. One...
Hillsborough County construction worker swallowed by sinkhole
In higher-risk occupations like construction and industrial work, every attempt is made to keep workers as safe as possible. However, despite all precautions, sometimes a worker can get injured on the job. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and...

