In Florida, workers' compensation pays employees who get injured on the job a portion of their income. Whether or not the claim gets approved depends on if the injury relates directly to work. Injuries that occur out of the scope of employment, such as running a...
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Construction and workers’ compensation claims
Construction workers in Florida know how dangerous their jobs can be. In spite of improvements in technology and safety, construction involves activities like lifting and working at high heights. In such a physically demanding job, some injuries are bound to happen....
Am I eligible for workers’ comp if I’m hurt driving to work?
Most people know that if they are ever injured in the workplace, they will be able to collect workers' compensation from their employer. But what about when you are in the process of driving to or from your job? If you are involved in an accident, is your employer...
The most common injuries among younger workers
Young workers, by which are meant those who between the ages of 18 and 24, run a high risk for certain types of injuries here in Florida, as elsewhere in the U.S. Or rather, there are certain injuries that young workers run just as high a risk for as older workers....
3 common electrocution risks on construction sites
Whether you are a foreman who spends months at a jobsite or a subcontractor who is only there a day or two, you probably understand how dangerous construction projects can be. After all, approximately 21% of all workplace fatalities in 2018 were in the construction...
Employers are sometimes liable for workplace travels
Florida employers must carry workers' compensation insurance to help protect employees and job providers alike against potential workplace injuries. The state-mandated insurance coverage protects workers against the costs of workplace injuries and partial or full loss...
3 reasons ladder injuries happen at work
If your job duties require reaching hard-to-reach spots, you probably use ladders every day at work. Because ladders contribute to roughly 500,000 injuries annually, your ladder may also be one of your more dangerous tools. A ladder-related injury may make it...
How to report a workplace accident to your employer: Tips
If you suffer any type of injury at work, your immediate attention should turn to your health and well-being. This will ensure that you receive the proper medical care without delay. However, since you were injured at work, it’s also important that you report the...
How do fall statistics break down by industry?
Across Florida, workers want safe conditions to do their job in. While safety precautions, protocols and laws are in place to facilitate safe working environments, it is not always enough. We see this in the fall statistics, which show a high annual number of falls....
Is it workers’ compensation or a lawsuit?
Employers are usually protected from employee lawsuits provided they have a workers' compensation system in place. That way, if accidental injury occurs, you work with an administrative process as opposed to going through civil claims court. But this is not always the...