Polk County Legal Blog
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. 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...
3 Safety tips for nurses on the job
Your job can be exhausting and demanding, from long shifts to stressful situations. But if you suffer an injury while you’re at work, you won’t be able to care for your patients to the best of your ability. You may not even be able to work at all. In 2016, there were...
Could exoskeletons prevent injuries to nurses?
It's difficult to imagine our health care facilities running like they do without nurses. The care you provide your patients as a nurse is an invaluable service to society. The hours may be long, but your work allows patients to remain comfortable on the road to...
How a car accident injury could affect your mental health
There are strong links between physical health and mental health. Becoming depressed or otherwise mentally unwell can potentially manifest itself physically in many ways. Conversely, if you become physically injured, this can have profound effects on your mental...
