Polk County Legal Blog
How should I care for a back injury?
Working in landscaping, you probably know how much strain it can put on your back. Lifting heavy items and bending over often can lead to back pain. If you ignore back pain, it can turn into a chronic issue. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that lower...
Are contractors eligible for workers’ comp?
Investing in workers' comp insurance can help businesses in Florida protect themselves and their employees. But if you're a contractor, you might not be recognized as a full employee. If you get injured on the job, does your employer have to provide workers' comp...
What if my employer will not report my injury?
If you suffer an injury at work in Florida, you need to report the injury to your employer as soon as possible. Failing to report your injury within 30 days of the incident may bar you from receiving compensation. But as the Division of Workers’ Compensation reports,...
Take steps to reduce work injury risk
The National Safety Council reports 4.6 million United States work injuries in 2018 alone. If you experience a disabling injury at work, you may struggle with the cost of medical bills as well as the loss of your wages. Take these safety steps to shield yourself from...
What are some common manufacturing job injuries?
The nature of the manufacturing industry often exposes workers to a variety of dangerous injuries, many of which may have long-term physical repercussions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that more than 400,000 employees in this sector received injuries in...
For injured workers, delaying medical care is a bad idea
If you sustain an injury at work, you should obtain medical care as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, if you are like many Americans, you may despise going to the doctor. You simply cannot leave your health to chance, though. Some occupational illnesses and injuries...
What is nurse’s bladder?
It may surprise people to know that individuals who work in the medical field are very likely to suffer from specific maladies related to their occupation. An interesting medical phenomenon that applies largely to nurses is infrequent voiding syndrome, which the...
How do falls affect workers of different industries?
As a worker in Florida, you have likely encountered dangers at the workplace before. Some are more common than others. Some dangers are widespread enough that they appear in almost every industry out there. Fall incidents are among the most common workplace accidents...
What are the consequences of delaying medical care?
Some workers, after sustaining a job-related injury, do not go to the doctor right away. In fact, they might wait for weeks to get medical attention. Unfortunately, waiting to get treatment for an injury does not make it go away faster. It can even make the pain and...
Consider these SGA factors to keep from losing your benefits
Receiving disability benefits after your serious work accident may help, but the difference between your payments and what you used to earn may cause you some distress. The doctor says you have not recovered enough physically to go back to your job yet, though. You...
