The immediate aftermath of a workplace injury can be quite stressful. You go from being fine one day to suddenly having a plate full of worries: you can’t work, you need to provide for yourself and your family, plus you have to figure out medical care. However, the...
Year: 2020
How should crane safety be handled at your workplace?
All crane operators in Florida are responsible for being properly trained and licensed, and you won't get hired if you aren't able to show the proper training and education. This policy helps to avoid accidents and liability. On the other hand, sometimes crane...
Can you legally refuse to engage in dangerous work?
Whether you work in an inherently dangerous industry or environment or you work in a cozy office, you have a right to refuse dangerous work. However, before you start denying your employer’s requests, it is important that you thoroughly understand this right and the...
Whole body vibrations may lead to serious injuries
If you drive a forklift or work with heavy machinery, there is a good chance you have experienced whole body vibrations. As their name indicates, whole body vibrations cause your entire body to shake throughout your workday. Not only are whole body vibrations...
Dangers of working in an Amazon warehouse
Last year, the Center for Investigative Reporting released a troubling study on Amazon warehouses. The organization looked at a representative sample of the massive brand's fulfillment centers and found a rate of serious injuries exceeding 200% of the industry...
Injured on your way to work?
An issue that frequently arises is what happens if an employee is injured on his way to or from work? Does workers’ compensation cover the injured employee? "With regard to injuries that occur off of the employer’s premises while the employee is going to or...
COVID-19 and the workplace: Am I entitled to compensation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to workers, challenging the legal field to respond to the injuries and damages it has caused. There are several state and federal laws that may apply and may entitle you to compensation. I contracted COVID-19...
My workers’ comp claim was denied. What can I do?
When you are injured at work, you face many unknowns. Who will pay your medical bills? Who will pay your household bills if you can’t work? Will your boss fire you? In most cases, Florida’s workers’ compensation laws protect you from these concerns. But what do you do...
You cannot be threatened or fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim
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 site dangers to protect against
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...