Not every injury that occurs during the workday automatically qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, a workplace injury generally must arise out of and during the course and scope of employment to be covered. This means the injury must occur while you are performing authorised job duties or engaged in activities related to your […]
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Blog, Traveling For Work, Workers' Compensation
Traveling For Work and Workersâ Comp: How Does It Apply?
07
Aug
Aug
Employees who travel as part of their job often wonder whether they are still protected by workers’ compensation if an accident happens away from their usual workplace or even outside Florida. In many situations, the answer is yes. Workers who are injured while travelling in the course and scope of their employment may be entitled […]
Blog, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
When Your Workers Comp Claim is Also a Personal Injury Claim
26
Jun
Jun
Some workplace accidents involve more than a standard workers’ compensation claim. If a third party, such as another business, property owner, contractor, or negligent driver, contributed to your work-related injury, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim. These situations can significantly affect the compensation available and often require […]
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May
May
Suffering a workplace injury can be overwhelming, especially if you are unsure of your legal rights or the steps required to protect a workers’ compensation claim. The actions you take immediately after a work-related accident can significantly affect your ability to receive medical treatment and wage replacement benefits under Florida law. Promptly reporting the injury, […]
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Apr
Apr
Many injured employees assume they will receive compensation for pain and suffering after a workplace accident, particularly when another person’s negligence caused the injury. However, Florida workers’ compensation operates differently from a personal injury claim. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that primarily provides authorised medical treatment and wage replacement benefits for eligible employees injured […]
Many employees continue working after suffering a workplace injury because they are encouraged to “work through the pain” or are told not to report the accident. Unfortunately, delaying medical treatment or failing to document an injury can complicate a Florida workers’ compensation claim. If you reported your injury to your supervisor but your employer refuses […]