Polk County Legal Blog
Common types of work accidents that lead to back injuries
Workplace injuries take all kinds of shapes and forms, but back injuries are definitely among the most common. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that more than a million U.S. workers hurt their backs every year – and back injuries are the result of one out of...
3 types of work incidents that could lead to a shoulder injury
Every different career and each unique work environment inspires unique health and safety concerns for individual employees. Certain kinds of injuries are more common than others and could potentially lead to lasting job performance issues. Shoulder injuries, for...
When can people pursue workers’ comp and a personal injury claim?
There are different rules in place to protect people from injuries and the costs that they incur in different circumstances. Those hurt in the car crash can file a car insurance claim and sometimes a civil lawsuit. Those injured on someone else's property may be able...
Teachers’ rights after a student assaults them
Most people wouldn't classify teaching as a particularly dangerous job. After all, an adult tasked with educating children usually works in a controlled environment with minimal direct employment hazards. However, violence is a pressing issue at many educational...
Choosing a Florida doctor after a workplace injury
There were 298,360 workers’ compensation claims filed in Florida in 2020, based on information from the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation. If you’re hurt on the job and want to receive workers’ compensation, medical treatment is necessary. You can’t choose...
Can workplace hours or schedule change after an injury?
Getting injured on the job poses many challenges for Florida workers depending on their paychecks to pay their bills. Approved workers' compensation claims pay a portion of employees' earnings. Work availability might be affected depending on the nature of the injury...
Reporting your workplace injury
Becoming injured at work can result in a difficult time for any employee. You are probably managing several issues simultaneously; getting treated for the injury, figuring out how and why it happened, and wondering what to do next. Timeline of events While you should...
Will I get in trouble for reporting my warehouse work injury?
Working in a warehouse can take a toll on a person’s body. The continuous lifting of heavy objects may lead to an assortment of injuries from sprains and strains to lower back injuries, pinched nerves and herniated discs. Trips and falls due to slick floors may lead...
A guide to TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are sneaky. Sometimes, victims don't realize immediately that they may have suffered one. TBIs can occur through various means, some of which don't appear severe at first. Look for the following signs after you have suffered a mishap in...
Understanding some of the riskiest manual jobs
Every year, many people in Florida file for workers' compensation after being injured on the job. While some injuries are minor and workers can return to their jobs quickly, others are more serious and can even be fatal. Construction work A typical construction site...
