Hostile work environments and the risk of an accident
In many workplaces, certain staff members find themselves in a very hostile environment. There are multiple reasons why this problem exists and we know that hostile work environments increase the chances of various problems. Aside from discrimination and abuse in the...
What is workers’ compensation?
You probably have heard of workers' compensation. It is a system offering payments for medical care and lost wages due to a work accident. However, while many people have a general idea of what it is, they may not understand the details of it. Business News Daily...
Will SSD benefits continue after retirement?
If you are applying for social security disability benefits in Florida, you may be wondering what will happen to your benefits if you plan to retire in the near future. Understanding the correlation between disability benefits and the social security you would have...
Mistakes to avoid when making workers’ compensation claims
Workers' compensation provides benefits to employees who incur injuries at work. Apart from a few exceptions, you may claim workers’ compensation benefits such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and payment for time off work. In Florida, the Division of...
Work-related injuries can impact an entire family
When an injury occurs on the job, an employee may be hit very hard by physical, financial and mental problems that disrupt their life in different ways. These hurdles can make it very hard for an injured worker to recover, and they may have to deal with an...
What is benefit verification letter?
If you apply for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida, you will eventually receive a benefit verification letter. This is an important document that you want to keep in a safe place with your other important papers. You will need this letter in the future....
What happens when your work injury grows worse?
It is not an uncommon scenario: A worker sustains an injury, files and settles a workers’ compensation claim and, as time goes by, instead of getting better, the injury grows worse. Because the claim is closed, however, does that mean the worker must pay out of pocket...
What is the difference between SSD and SSDI?
If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability in Florida, it is important to understand the ins and outs of the system. As you will quickly learn, Social Security is a very complex governmental organism. There are many different types of disability, and...