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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
