Polk County Legal Blog

Workplace injuries are common. Every day, employees in Florida report dozens of on-the-job accidents. In fact, in 2019, the state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation recorded more than 57,000 claims. The law protects these injured workers in many ways. That includes...

Construction workers are responsible for a variety of tasks, many of which put them in harm’s way. Knowledge of the most common construction site dangers can help you adjust your approach to your shift, thus minimizing the risk of an accident. Here are five dangers...

If you’re injured on the job, it’s natural to have concerns about your health, your ability to work in the future and the impact on your finances. As an employee, there’s a high likelihood that you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there’s a big...

Every year, tens of thousands of workers in Florida suffer an injury on the job. Most of these require at least some medical care. If it’s a minor issue, it may just be a couple of doctor’s appointments. Serious injuries might require years of treatment – a cost...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...