Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Suffering an on-the-job injury can change your life for a significant time to come. You might be unable to work for a while, which can impact your ability to earn income and meet your basic needs, and it shape your ability to engage in the activities that you love....
Orlando's theme parks hire thousands of workers every year for their busy seasons. Suppose you work at one of these parks during summer or holiday peaks. In that case, you must know your workers' comp coverage rights. It could save you from heavy medical bills if you...
Workplace accidents can happen to anyone, even if they are cautious. Many workers worry they will not get compensation if the accident is not their fault. This worry often comes from not understanding how Florida workers' compensation functions. The good news is that...
In the immediate aftermath of an on-the-job injury in Florida, injured workers probably all ask themselves the same question: What do I do now? Fortunately, most workers in the state are covered by their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance. So, if they are...
Whether you were recently hired or have been with your employer for decades, an employee never expects to suffer harm in the workplace. The unfortunate reality is that injuries and illnesses could befall and employee, resulting in the employee requiring medical...
Florida is known for its diversity in both people and industries. Indeed, our diverse industries offer numerous employment opportunities, but some jobs carry a higher risk of injury. Understanding which jobs are most dangerous and knowing what to do if you are injured...
Workers’ compensation benefits in Florida are meant to help employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. When you think of workers’ compensation benefits, you likely think of them in the context of a specific, identifiable injury or illness. What about...
You might think that you’ll easily secure workers’ compensation benefits if you’ve been injured on the job. But that isn’t necessarily the case. Many workers’ compensation claims are denied, and for various reasons. Chief amongst them is a lack of medical evidence,...
Have you been injured on the job? If so, then you know all too well the struggles that can follow a workplace accident, including the physical pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost wages, and incurred and anticipated medical expenses. The uncertainty of it all...
Like many Connecticut workers, you may think of a workplace injury as a one-time event, as when an employee suffers a broken bone or sprained ankle after a fall. However, some workplace injuries are the result of minor, repetitive movements that build up over time....
