Polk County Legal Blog
Is violence against bus drivers currently on the rise?
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...
Can my job fire me because I hired an attorney?
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 workers endure significant injury risks
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...
What common types of work accidents can cause knee injuries?
The human knee is a powerful hinge joint. The knee and leg move through the cooperation of multiple muscles and bones, as well as connective tissue. People use their knees whenever they walk, sit or lift. People in a variety of different professions could damage one...
Common types of work accidents that lead to back injuries
Workplace injuries take all kinds of shapes and forms, but back injuries are definitely among the most common. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that more than a million U.S. workers hurt their backs every year – and back injuries are the result of one out of...
3 types of work incidents that could lead to a shoulder injury
Every different career and each unique work environment inspires unique health and safety concerns for individual employees. Certain kinds of injuries are more common than others and could potentially lead to lasting job performance issues. Shoulder injuries, for...
When can people pursue workers’ comp and a personal injury claim?
There are different rules in place to protect people from injuries and the costs that they incur in different circumstances. Those hurt in the car crash can file a car insurance claim and sometimes a civil lawsuit. Those injured on someone else's property may be able...
Teachers’ rights after a student assaults them
Most people wouldn't classify teaching as a particularly dangerous job. After all, an adult tasked with educating children usually works in a controlled environment with minimal direct employment hazards. However, violence is a pressing issue at many educational...
Choosing a Florida doctor after a workplace injury
There were 298,360 workers’ compensation claims filed in Florida in 2020, based on information from the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation. If you’re hurt on the job and want to receive workers’ compensation, medical treatment is necessary. You can’t choose...
Can workplace hours or schedule change after an injury?
Getting injured on the job poses many challenges for Florida workers depending on their paychecks to pay their bills. Approved workers' compensation claims pay a portion of employees' earnings. Work availability might be affected depending on the nature of the injury...