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...
Protect your rights when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Florida is not the best place to get injured on the job. Your employer is not required by law to hold your job open for you even if a doctor has not cleared you to return to work. Seeking workers’ compensation can be a hassle. The odds often appear to be against you...
Are you at risk for an asbestos-related disease?
While, nowadays, most Florida employers are well-versed in the dangers associated with exposing their workers to asbestos, you may face exposure risks, regardless, when you make your living working in certain industries. When you undergo exposure to asbestos over...
What are repetitive stress injuries?
Work-related injuries are not always the result of a single incident or accident. In fact, they can arise due to stress and strain placed on the body over time. This is the case with repetitive stress injuries (RSI), which affect people in many different professions...
How does PTSD affect a person’s work?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often linked to traumatic events like assaults or serious accidents. It can also be a factor in certain workplaces, especially for people who are emergency responders or firefighters. PTSD has a range of significant effects on...
Does your employer have to carry workers’ compensation?
A few days ago, you sustained a minor injury at your place of work in Florida. You were perfectly fine within a few hours, but when you brought the issue up with your boss, she told you the company does not have workers’ compensation. Is that legal? To help get to the...