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...
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...
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...
