Have you gotten a brain injury on the job?
Florida workers do not expect to face injury while on the job. Unfortunately, accidents and incidents happen without warning. If you work with vehicles or other motorized equipment, you face risks other workers may not. This includes the risk of brain and head injury....
Workplace accidents and traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are one of the most common types of workplace accidents in the United States. The high prevalence is due in part to the wide-variety of ways people can acquire head trauma across different work environments, including construction sites,...
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...
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 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...
How can back pain impact you financially?
Many Florida workers suffer from back pain. It may be from an old injury or due to the repetitive stress of your job. Regardless of how you got it, you likely are not the only one in your workplace suffering from a sore back. But do you know how costly back pain can...
How does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affect you?
Workers in Florida who use their hands often are at risk for repetitive stress injuries. Despite how common these injuries are, there is not much discussion on the profound impact they can have on your life. Today, we will take a look at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is...
The purpose of workers’ compensation benefits for employees
When people have the chance to pursue a new career opportunity in Florida, they often have a list of their own questions for potential employers. These questions may address topics like wages, expectations, responsibilities, travel and benefits. Workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation for PTSD among first responders
When people think of workers’ compensation in Florida, police officers and other first responders are rarely the people who come to mind. Getting workers’ comp for mental health problems is also not something many people consider. Yet, according to NBC News, more...