Workers' compensation is intended to offer financial support to employees who experience injuries or illnesses as a result of their jobs. While physical injuries are often straightforward to identify and treat, mental health conditions pose unique challenges in the...
Florida workers' compensation coverage can pay for many different kinds of medical treatment. When a Florida employee breaks a bone or suffers a brain injury on the job, they can receive necessary medical support without incurring any personal expense. Workers'...
People often assume that surveillance in workers’ compensation is something that happens to the scammers and fakers out there. People might have seen the video of the woman winning the Christmas tree tossing contest, or have the image in their minds of a supposedly...
Under diagnosis is a common problem we encounter among our clients’ cases. It is often difficult to know the full impact of a work related accident until weeks or even months after the date an accident occurs. However, employers and insurance company agents frequently...
Whether it’s reporting an injury, requesting time out of work or seeking an accommodation for your disability, it’s best to put everything in writing. Requesting confirmation in writing applies not only to the first step of the workers’ compensation process when you...
A work-related injury can be a stressful and disruptive event. If you have been hurt on the job, on top of recovering from your physical injuries, financial concerns can quickly add to your burdens. Thankfully, Florida’s workers’ compensation program can help to ease...
If you have been involved in a work-related accident and the insurance carrier has authorized medical care, you may have experienced a nurse case manager getting involved in your medical care. These nurse managers will show up unannounced to your appointments with...
Working as a bus driver can be a stressful but rewarding profession. Bus drivers help keep local communities connected and provide a crucial service to people in their own neighborhoods. Unfortunately, their job is also relatively risky. Bus drivers constantly have...
The answer to this question is always “no.” An Employer is not legally allowed to terminate your employment because you hire an attorney. Do employers always do the right thing? Do employers always do what is legally required of them; the answer to this question is...
Amazon warehouse employees may earn decent wages and theoretically have excellent job security because they work for one of the most successful companies in the world. However, warehouse positions are also occupations fraught with hazards. Companies don't become...
