Polk County Legal Blog
Who Qualifies For PTSD Compensation As A First Responder In Florida?
Under the current law, for individuals that are NOT first responders, a mental or nervous injury due to stress, fright, or excitement without an accompanying physical injury requiring medical treatment is not considered an injury “by accident arising out of the...
5 forklift safety tips to keep in mind
If you work in a warehouse setting, you can expect to see forklifts in motion all day long. And depending on your profession, you may even be responsible for operating this piece of machinery. There is no denying the benefits of forklifts on the job site, but they’re...
I was hurt at work. Will I lose my job?
Accidents happen. Some are avoidable, but some just happen. You lifted that box funny and now, your doctor says you have a herniated disc in your spine. Or maybe a patient suddenly became violent and you got a concussion. What happens to your job when you can’t work...
Undocumented workers have rights after a workplace injury
Given that Florida is one of the southernmost states in the country, most people aren't surprised to learn that there are undocumented workers in the state of Florida performing jobs for major businesses. Quite a few companies will look the other way when hiring...
Coronavirus Update
To Our Clients, We have made the decision to follow the directive of our governing agencies including with the Florida Supreme Court and the Office of the Judge of Compensation Claims and to limit our interoffice meetings. Â There will be no live conferences in our...
Warehouses: dangers and how to avoid them
Warehouses are among the top hazardous workplaces. Employers are in part responsible for creating a safe work environment for their workers, but as an employee, it’s best to know the potential risks of your workplace and how to keep yourself safe. Large machinery –...
Yes, office employees are also prone to serious work injuries
It isn’t just the jobs that require physical labor that can be hazardous to your safety. If you work in an office, you are still at risk of sustaining severe and debilitating injuries. Under Florida workers’ compensation laws, you may be eligible to pursue...
Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A., named one of the top workers’ comp law firms in Tampa
Our firm was recently named one of the top 19 workers' compensation law firms in the Tampa area by Expertise.com. We are honored to be recognized as a leading local firm in this important area of practice. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our clients, who are the...
Does your Florida employer carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Insurance is often something people don't think about very much until they need its protection. That is surely the case for workers' compensation insurance, which is a form of insurance your employer should carry on your behalf. Most people assume that the company...
How does technology increase the safety of loading docks?
When you work on a loading dock, you don’t waste time. Forklifts zoom around the loading dock floor, unloading trucks and organizing delivered goods. With all this action of moving parts, you are at risk for a workplace injury. But technology has slowly caught up to...
