Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims Since 1987
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
From slips, trips and falls to malfunctioning equipment, workers in a wide range of industries risk potentially life-threatening injuries while on the job. According to the National Safety Council, over 4.5 million U.S. workers experience occupational injuries each...
Using a ladder on a construction site is second nature for many people, such as roofers and painters. However, just because you’re used to using a ladder doesn’t mean you can take risks with your safety. There are several tips you can follow to ensure your safety...